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Intro to Life Science
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7th Grade
04/28/2010

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Observation
Definition
Recieving knowledge of the outside world through the sences. Eiether by seeing, thinking, smelling, or feeling
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Inference
Definition
A logical guess based on evidence
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Hypothesis
Definition
A proposed explanation for an observerable phenomenon

A proposal intended to explain certian facts or observations
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Variable
Definition
In an experiment it is the factor tested
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Scientific Theroy
Definition
An explaination that ties together many hypotheses and observations. This explation may still change.

A description of nature based on many observations; subject to change when evidence changes.
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Scientific Law
Definition
A rule that describes a pattern in nature and what will happen under specific conditions.
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Metabolism
Definition
All of the chemical activities of an organism that enables it to live, grow and reproduce.
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Adaptation
Definition
Any characteristics of an organism that makes ut better able to survive in its enviroment
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Homeostasis
Definition
The regulation of steady, life-maintaing conditions inside an organism of cell despite changes in its enviroment
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All scientific understanding is based on _____
Definition
observation
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Solving any problem requires the use of the ____ ______
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Scientific Method
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The steps of the scientific method
1.
Definition
State the problem
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The steps of the scientific method
2.
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Gather the information
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The steps of the scientific method
3.
Definition
Form a hypothesis
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The steps of the scientific method
4.
Definition
Perform an experiment to prove your hypothesis
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The steps of the scientific method
5.
Definition
Analyze the data
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The steps of the scientific method
6.
Definition
Draw a conclusion
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