Topic 1 - Introduction to the Scientific Process

Question 1

Systems Biology

Answer 1

The exploration of a biological system by analyzing the interactions among its parts.

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

An explanation- a tentative answer to a well framed questioned

Question 3

Data

Answer 3

Recorded Observations

Quantitative and qualitative

Question 4

Observation

Answer 4

Instance of viewing or noting a fact

Question 5

Dependent Variable

Answer 5

Variable that is going to be measured in the experiment

Question 6

Independent Variable

Answer 6

The variable whose value can be changes during an experiment to reveal effects on other variables

Question 7

Prediction

Answer 7

In deductive reasoning, a forecast that follows logically from a hypothesis. Testing predictions, experiments may allows certain hypothesis to be rejected.

Question 8

Theory

Answer 8

An explanation that is broader in scope than a hypothesis, generates new hypothesis, and is supported by a large body of evidence.

Question 9

Controlled experiment

Answer 9

An experiment in which an experimental group is compared to a control group that varies only in the factor being tested.

Question 10

Spurious Relationship

Answer 10

A relationship that does not result from any direct relationship

Question 11

Correlation

Answer 11

Relationship where things happen or change together.

Question 12

Emergent Properties

Answer 12

Properties that arise to due the arrangement and interaction of parts as the complexity of the system increases.