BI110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Regression Analysis, Scientific Law, Standard Deviation
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Scientific method: learning about the universe through a formal process of observation and experimentation. The process of observation was formalized by the greek philosopher; aristotle. Inductive reasoning: a type of analysis in which general conclusions are drawn from specific observations. Deductive reasoning: specific results are predicted from a general premise. Observation: involves watching or taking careful measurements. Data: measurements and visual observations that are recorded. Hypothesis: formed from observations and it is a tentative answer to a well framed question. (it is falsifiable). Experimental group: the group that receives treatment. Control group: the group that does not receive treatment. Controlled experiment: an experiment in which one group receives treatment and the other group does not. Independent variable: the variable that differs between the experimental and control groups, or one that is controlled by the scientist. Dependant variable: the date collected during an experiment (depends on the independent variable) chance.
