independent variable
a variable whose change doesn't depend on the change of another thing.
dependent variable
a variable whose result depends on the change of something else.
controlled variable
a variable that is not changed
control group
group that doesn't receive the experiment.
experimental group
the group in an experiment that receives whatever is being tested
quantitative data
numbered data
qualitative data
description data
analysis
an examination of the experiment after it is completed.
Therory
explanation on how and why something happened.
Evolution
the change of characteristics overtime
Reproduction
the production of offspring
Metabolism
chemical change in a cell
Interdependence
all organisms in a ecosystem reply on each other
response
reaction
Stimulus
things that trigger responses
Heredity/DNA
The passing of traits from parents
Homeostasis
process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal environment
Growth
increase in cell size
Develpoment
the process of change that occurs during an organism's life
Cells
unit of life