Scientific Method Introduction To Biology Flashcards
What is the scientific method
Ask a question write a hypothesis make predictions preform test and the conclusion
Describe the importance of the metric system and SI
The metric system uses units with divisions that are powers of 10 SI is the international system of units you will use the most often meter to measure length and to measure mass and to measure volume and to measure time
Describe the difference between a observation and inference
A observation is a direct method of gathering information in a orderly way
Hey inference is when you combine what you know with what you have learned and begin making a process of conclusions
Different The difference between a control group and experimental group
A control group is an experiment used for comparison
The experimental group is the group exposed to the factor being tested
Differently between control group independent variable and dependent variable
The independent variable is the tested factor might affect the outcome of the experiment
The constant is a factor that remains fixed during the experiment
The dependent variable results from The changes to the independent variable
Summarize the characteristics of living things
Made up of cells has carbon-based molecules grows and develops reproduces And requires energy
How many variables can you test in one experiment
You can only test one variable
1 kg gram equals 1000 g 1 mg equals 0.001 g how many milligrams are in 1 kg Graham
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Identify the particles that make up Atoms
Neutrons electrons and protons