Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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What is an Hypothesis
A
Statement about observation that can be tested experimentally for acceptance or rejection.
2
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Define an Experiment
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Methodical procedures that test the hypothesis in order to eliminate other explanations.
3
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Hypothetic-deductivity Method
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An approach to problem solving.
4
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Inductive Reasoning
A
Asking a question and formulating a tentative answer or hypothesis.
5
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Deductive reasoning
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Making predictions from the hypothesis, testing the validity of those predictions, and making specific conclusions.
6
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What is the Hierarchy of Biological Order?
A
The Biosphere ,Ecosystem, Communities, populations, organisms, organs and organ systems, tissues, cells, organelles, molecules, atoms.
