Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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- What is the scientific method?
A
A method of research with defined steps
2
Q
- List the steps of the scientific methods in order.
A
Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Prediction, Experiment, Result
3
Q
- What is a null vs alternative hypothesis?
A
Null-there is no difference
Alternative-there is a difference
4
Q
- Be able to identify the nine properties of life discussed in lecture
A
Order, Sensitivity, Reproduction, Adaptation, Growth and Development, Regulation, Homeostasis, Energy Processing, Evolution
5
Q
order
A
cell-tissue-organ-system-organism
6
Q
sensitivity
A
response to environment
7
Q
reproduction
A
create offspring
8
Q
adaptation
A
trait to help survive
9
Q
Growth and Development
A
size and age
10
Q
regulation
A
genes
survive to reproduce
11
Q
homeostasis
A
balance
12
Q
energy processing
A
food
moving between levels
13
Q
evolution
A
change over time
