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science
A particular discipline or branch of learning, especially one dealing with measurable or systematic principles rather than intuition or natural ability. [from 14th c.]
observation
The act of observing, and the fact of being observed.
inference
The act or process of inferring by deduction or induction.
hypothesis
A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation.
controlled experiment
controlled variable
independent variable
In an equation, any variable whose value is not dependent on any other in the equation.
dependent variable
In an equation, the variable whose value depends on one or more variables in the equation.
control group
The group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.
data
Plural form of datumpieces of information.
biology
The study of all living matter in all its forms, with respect to the living organism or groups of organisms.
DNA
deoxyribonucleic acid, the genetic material of nearly all forms of life.
stimulus
Anything that may have an impact or influence on a system
sexual reproduction
mate with opposite sex
asexual reproduction
Any form of reproduction that involves neither meiosis nor fusion of gametes.
homeostasis
The ability of a system or living organism to adjust its internal environment to maintain a stable equilibrium; such as the ability of warm-blooded animals to maintain a constant temperature.
metometabolism
break down food
biosphere
the part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life
theory
An expectation of what should happen, barring unforeseen circumstances.
bias
In the game of crown green bowlsa weight added to one side of a bowl so that as it rolls, it will follow a curved rather than a straight path; the oblique line followed by such a bowl; the lopsided shape or structure of such a bowl.