What does the term Biology literally mean?
The study of life.
What does scientific methodology involve?
Using an organized approach to investigate natural occurrences.
What started the research about grass growth differences?
Noticing taller grass in one location than another.
What can an observation cause researchers to ask?
Why a natural occurrence is happening.
What distinguishes an inference from a hypothesis?
An inference is generally not testable, while a hypothesis is a testable prediction.
What must a hypothesis about grass growth predict?
A measurable or testable factor explaining the natural occurrence.
What distinguishes the independent variable from the dependent variable?
The independent variable is controlled by the experimenter, the dependent variable is measured.
What is the purpose of the control group in the nitrogen grass experiment?
It shows if results are due to nitrogen or if grass grows the same without it.
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1. What does the term biology literally mean?
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