BIOL 101L Study Guide - Final Guide: Filmy, Aorta, Semen
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Observation : to look at something in a questioning manner; can be either. Hypothesis : a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited objective or subjective; often suggest questions such as: how and why? evidence as a starting point for further investigation. Clearly state on independent variable and one dependent variable. Invoke the fewest causative agents (have as few variables as possible) Avoid use of purpose as an explanation of cause. Should be in ifthen format variable another. Would be the cause in a cause and effect relationship. Experiments : used to test a hypothesis should alter the independent. Independent variable: a variable whose variation does not depend on that of. Dependent variable: a variable whose value depends on that of another. Control : all factors are the same as the test group, except that the factor. Protocol : description of steps in a scientific investigation.
