Chapter 1 - The Scientific Method

Question 1

Biology?

Answer 1

Is the study of living things

Question 2

The scientific method?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

An observation?

Answer 3

When something is noticed

Question 4

A hypothesis?

Answer 4

An educated guess based on observations

Question 5

An experiment?

Answer 5

Designed to test a hypothesis

Question 6

Data?

Answer 6

Consists of the measurements, observations, or information gathered from experiments

Question 7

Conclusion

Answer 7

Summary of the results of an experiments

Question 8

Theory

Answer 8

A hypothesis that’s been supported by many different experiments

Question 9

Principle/law

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Experiment

Answer 10

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 standard to judge the actual experiment against

Question 13

Replicate

Answer 13

A repeat of an experiment

Question 14

Double blind testing

Answer 14

Both the investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment the participant is receiving

Question 15

Ethics

Answer 15

Whether conduct is right or wrong