| A | B |
|---|
| observation | gathering information using your senses |
| quantitative | data using numbers |
| qualitative | data that is descriptive |
| inference | logical interpretation based on prior knowledge |
| hypothesis | educated guess |
| spontaneous generation | live arising from nonliving things |
| manipulated | variable that "I" change |
| responding | the variable that responds to the manipulated variable |
| theory | well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations |
| cell | basic unit of life |
| DNA | the genetic code that makes you, you |
| metabolism | organism builds up or breaks down materials |
| homeostasis | stable internal environment |
| evolve | change over time |
| light microscope | type of microscope we use |
| cell culture | group of cells |
| cell fractionation | separating cell parts |
| centrifuge | spins causing cell parts to separate |
