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Bioinformatics
The use of algorithms, computational and statistical techniques for the analysis of biological data.
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Biological method
The scientific method in which biological problems are solved; comprises the steps a biologist adopts to solve a biological problem.
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Biological problem
A query about life that is either asked by someone or comes into a biologist's mind by himself.
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Control group
One of the two groups in the experiments provided the variable that has to be tested.
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Experiment
An experiment is an activity performed under suitable conditions with a specially designed instrument to get the required information.
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Experimental group
One of the two groups is not provided with the variable that has to be tested.
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Law
The theory that survives the doubtful approach of scientists and continues to be supported by experimental evidence.
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Observation
The process of observing natural phenomena with the help of five senses and scientific equipment.
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Theory
If a hypothesis is accepted (after discussion and experimentation) it is called a theory.
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Inductive reasoning
The reasoning that uses specific observation and draws genera) hypothesis.
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