Module 1

Question 1

Inductive reasoning

Answer 1

A form of logical thinking that analyzes trends or relationships and data to arrive at a general conclusion.

From many observations, a scientist control conclusions based on evidence. 

Question 2

Deductive reasoning

Answer 2

Begins from a general principle or law, and applies it to a specific circumstance, predict specific results.

Deductive reasoning, usually goes from general principles to specific decisions or predictions

Never wrong in end. 

Question 3

Descriptive science

Answer 3

Also known as discovery, science, it aims to observe explore and discover

Question 4

Hypothesis based science

Answer 4

Begins with a specific question or problem, and a potential answer or solution that can be tested

Deductive reasoning falls here

Question 5

Falsifiable

Answer 5

It can be disproven by experimental results

Question 6

Variable

Answer 6

Any part of the experiment that can vary or change during the experiment

Question 7

Control

Answer 7

A part of the experiment that does not change.

Question 8

Basic science

Answer 8

Also known as pure science, it’s seeks to expand knowledge, regardless of the short term application of that knowledge 

Question 9

Applied science

Answer 9

Also known as technology it aims to use science to solve real-world problems

Question 10

Biodiversity

Answer 10

The variety of life on earth

Question 11

Species diversity

Answer 11

The number of different species in a particular ecosystem or on earth

Question 12

Genetic diversity

Answer 12

The differences among individuals within a population

Question 13

Alpha diversity

Answer 13

Diversity within a particular area, community, or ecosystem, and is measured by counting the number of taxa within the ecosystem

Question 14

Beta diversity

Answer 14

Species diversity between ecosystems

Question 15

Gamma diversity

Answer 15

A measurement of the overvalued diversity for different ecosystems within a region

Question 16

Phylogeny

Answer 16

Describe the relationships of one organism to others

Question 17

Phylogenetic tree

Answer 17

A diagram used to reflect evolutionarily relationships among organisms or groups of organisms

Question 18

Taxonomy

Answer 18

The science of classifying organisms to construct internationally shared classification systems with each organism placed into more inclusive groupings.

Grocery store example

Question 19

Genus

Answer 19

Species that are most similar to each other are put together in a group

Question 20

Taxonomic system

Answer 20

8 levels
Lowest to highest
Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain

The name at each level is called a taxon

Question 21

Properties of Life

Answer 21

Order
Sensitivity (response to stimuli)
Reproduction
Growth and development
Regulation
Homeostasis
Energy processing