| A | B |
|---|
| Independent Variable | Changed by the scientist to test the hypothesis |
| Dependent Variable | Changes in response to the independent variable |
| Controlled Variable | Things kept constant during an experiment |
| Control Group | Set of test subjects who are not changed at all; used for comparison |
| Controlled Experiment | Test only one variable; everything else is controlled |
| Homeostasis | Ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions |
| Quantitative Data | Recorded observations/measurements that involve numbers |
| Qualitative Data | Recorded observations/measurements that involve descriptions |
| Cell | Smallest unit of life |
| Growth | Increase in the amount of tissue an organism has |
| Development | Changes in an organism as it matures |
| Reproduction | Creation and development of a new organism |
| Organization | Certain body parts have a specific function and all act together |
| Metabolism | Total of all chemical reactions in an organism |
| Response to the Environment | Organisms react to stimuli and maintain internal conditions |
