| A | B |
| Biology | scientific study of all forms of life |
| Hypothesis | proposed explanation |
| Dependent Variable | experiental data collected through observation and measurement |
| Independent Variable | condition or factor that is manipulated by a scientist during an experiment |
| Observation | using the senses to study the world |
| Organism | any individual living thing |
| Inference | a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence |
| validity | the extent to which a test appropriately measures the intended testing area |
| reliability | Accuracy, consistency, and stability of the results from a test or other measurement technique |