LABORATORY PRE-LAB 1

Question 1

To unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom, zoologists rely heavily on the ____ This
systematic approach provides a framework for conducting research, testing hypotheses, and drawing
conclusions based on evidence.

Answer 1

Scientific method

Question 2

Steps of scientific method
(7)

Answer 2

Observation
Question
Hypothesis
Experimentation
Analysis
Conclusion
Communicate

Question 3

• Scientific observations are
based on facts and can be proven.
• We observe through the use
of our Senses.

Answer 3

Observation

Question 4

• Scientists ask questions to guide
their investigation.
• What? When? How? Where? Why?
• Background research is done to
determine what is already known.

Answer 4

Question

Question 5

• A ___ is a possible answer and explanation to your
question based on knowledge, observations, and research.
• must be ___

Answer 5

Hypothesis
Testable

Question 6

• Scientists gather and record
information to test their hypothesis
through ___
 ____ - are the factors
acting upon the samples or an
animal being tested.

Answer 6

Experimentation
Variables

Question 7

• ____ : the variable manipulated (changed) by the researcher to determine if it will lead to change in the dependent variable(s).
• ____: what is being observed or
determined.

Answer 7

Independent variable
Dependent variable

Question 8

• Data are the results of the experiment which are then
interpreted to form a conclusion.
• Scientists look closely at their data and ask, What does
the data tell me?

Answer 8

Analysis

Question 9

• Scientists draw conclusions based on the results of the
investigation which can either prove or disprove the
hypothesis.

Answer 9

Conclusion