Study Guide for Campbell Biology
Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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a.

Summary Introduction

To identify: The control and experimental groups in the mouse camouflage experiment.

Introduction: Experiments are designed to test the hypothesis. The data obtained from the experiments are often represented in the form of graph for easy comparison and analysis. Experiments and data analysis are part of scientific methods to test a good hypothesis.

b.

Summary Introduction

To identify: Independent variable and dependent variable.

Introduction: There are two types of variables in a controlled experiment that include independent and dependent variables. Independent variables are the ones that can be exploited by the researcher and that affect the dependent variables. Dependent variables are measured by the researchers.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason why the results of the study is measured as the proportion of the attacks by the predator on the two different coat colored mice camouflaged in the two different colored surfaces, respectively, instead of the total number of attacks by the predator on the non-camouflaged mice.

Introduction: Variables of the experiment are qualitative and quantitative measures that include traits, conditions, or factors.

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