Ch. One - The Study of Life Flashcards
What makes Biology a natural science?
Relates to the physical world and its processes, uses observations and the scientific method to understand
What are some examples of natural sciences?
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Geology
What are some examples of unnatural sciences?
Psychology, Economics, and Astrology
Which type of scientific reasoning uses specific observations to develop conclusions?
Inductive reasoning
Which type of scientific reasoning uses general principles to make predictions?
Deductive reasoning
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Collect information and make observations
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Ask a question
What is the third step of the scientific method?
Form a hypothesis
What is the fourth step of the scientific method?
Develop testable predictions
What is the fifth step of the scientific method?
Conduct an experiment
What is step six of the scientific method?
Record and analyze data and draw conclusions
What is the seventh step of the scientific method?
Communicate results
What happens if an experiment does not support your hypothesis?
You have to develop a new hypothesis and conduct the experiment again
What is the difference between basic and applied sciences?
Basic science uses scientific processes to understand whereas Applied science uses scientific understanding to modify processes
What are the seven properties of life?
Cells, stimuli, reproduction, growth and development, obtaining and using energy, adapt and evolve, and organization
