Chapter 1: Ecological Experiments

Question 1

Define ecology

Answer 1

It the the scientific study of the interactions between organisms and their environment

Question 2

What does a large standard error mean?

Answer 2

The larger the standard errors, the more variability there is in the data and the less accurate the data is

Question 3

What is the process of the scientific method?

Answer 3

1. Questions: make observations and ask questions
2. Process: Use previous knowledge or intuition to develop hypotheses
3. Evaluate hypothesis by experimentation, observational studies, or quantitative models.
4. Use the results to modify hypothesis, pose questions or draw conclusions about the natural world.

Question 4

What are the different types of experiments/ studies?

Answer 4

1. Controlled experiments
2. Field experiments
3. Observational field study

Question 5

What are the levels of biological organization?

Answer 5

1. Individual
2. Population
3. Community
   4.ecosphere
4. Landscape
   6.Biosphere

Question 6

Define Evolution

Answer 6

1.Change in genetic characteristics of a population over time
2. Decent with modification: organisms gradually accumulate differences from their ancestors.