The Scientific Method Flashcards
What is Biology?
Biology is the study of living organisms
What is an Observation
Observing a problem using our senses
What is a Hypothesis
An educated guess based on observation
Where to publish results of an experiment
Scientific journal
What is a theory
Hypothesis that has been widely proven
What is a principal/law
Theory tested over a long period of time
What is a control used for
Used to provide a comparison against the experiment
What is a placebo
Substance with no medical effect
What is double blind testing
Both investigator and the participant are unaware of the nature of the treatment they are receiving
How to get Fair and Unbiased Experiments
Large as possible sample sizes (less affected by outlier)
Random selection to prevent bias
Double blind testing
Repeatable
Limitation of the scientific Method
The extent of our knowledge
Our ability to interpret results
Accidental discoveries
Ethical issues
