Studying the Biological Processes That Lead to Increasing Complexity of Organization

question 52

Multiple Choice

Studying the biological processes that lead to increasing complexity of organization of whole organisms is called:

• A)complementarity.
• B)cybernetics.
• C)general systems theory.
• D)multiple systems theory.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In scientific research, it refers to the variable that researchers are interested in observing or measuring, which is expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Control Group

A group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, allowing for a comparison against the group that does.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is affected by the manipulation of the independent variable, and is measured or observed.

General Population

Refers to the total group of individuals in a specified area or group that could potentially be part of a study or survey, not affected by specific criteria.