Ch1: The Scientific Method

Question 1

Biology

Answer 1

Study of living things

Question 2

Scientific method

Answer 2

Process of investigation in which problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

When something is noticed

Question 4

Hypothesis

Answer 4

An educated guess based on observations

Question 5

Experiment

Answer 5

Designed to test a hypothesis

Question 6

Data

Answer 6

The measurements, observations or information gathered from experiments

Question 7

Conclusion

Answer 7

Summary of the results of an experiment

Question 8

Theory

Answer 8

A hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments

Question 9

Principle/Law

Answer 9

Arises from a theory that has been shown to be valid when fully tested over a long period of time

Question 10

Experiment

Answer 10

A test for a hypothesis

Question 11

Variable

Answer 11

A factor that may change in an experiment

Question 12

Control

Answer 12

Used to provide a comparison (or standard) against which the actual experiment can be judged

Question 13

Replicate

Answer 13

A repeat of an experiment

Question 14

Double-blind testing

Answer 14

When both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the treatment the participant is receiving

Question 15

Ethics

Answer 15

Whether the conduct is right or wrong