Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is science?
A process of understanding the world around us, not just memorizing facts
Science involves systematic observation and experimentation.
What is scientific thinking?
A process of making observations, asking questions, and drawing conclusions about the world around us
This process is fundamental to scientific inquiry.
If you ever asked yourself or another person a question about how something in the world works and attempted to figure out the answer then u r
A scientist
What does biology focus on?
Studying living things
Biology encompasses various subfields like ecology, genetics, and microbiology.
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Observation
This step involves identifying a phenomenon or problem that sparks curiosity.
What comes after forming a hypothesis in the scientific method?
Prediction and Experiment
This involves designing and conducting an experiment to test the hypothesis.
What is involved in the data collection and analysis step of the scientific method?
Gathering and examining data to determine if it supports or refutes the hypothesis
This step is crucial for validating the hypothesis.
What is the final step of the scientific method?
Conclusion
This step involves interpreting results and determining if the hypothesis was correct or needs revision.
Fill in the blank: A scientist develops an _______ as part of the scientific method.
[hypothesis]
A hypothesis is an educated guess or testable prediction.
