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Biology
9th Grade
01/25/2013

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observe
Definition
to see, watch, perceive, or notice
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hypothesis
Definition
a mere assumption or guess.
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Results
Definition
the outcome
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conclusion
Definition
the end or close; final part.
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review
Definition
to look over or check over
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skepticism
Definition
a questioning and often doubtful attitude.
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control group
Definition
a standard of comparison because the group receives no experimental treatment.
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theory
Definition
When related hypotheses are well supported and explain a great amount of data, these hypotheses may be put together
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SI
Definition
International System of Units
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cell
Definition
a highly organized, tiny structure that is enclosed in a thin covering called a membrane.
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independent variable
Definition
a variable that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable.
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control group
Definition
the group that stays the same
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experiment group
Definition
the group the experiment is preformed on
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dependent variable
Definition
the event studied and expected to change when the independent variable is changed.
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metalbolism
Definition
the sum of all chemical reactions
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homeostasis
Definition
all living organisms in a stable invironment
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heredity
Definition
traits passed from generation
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evolution
Definition
inherted charcteristic changed over generation
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biology
Definition
study of life
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theory
Definition
uswed very difficult by the general public
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