Topic 1: Study Of Life

Question 1

Describe elements of the Scientific Method

Answer 1

• Observation
• Question
• Hypothesis
• Prediction
• Experiment
• Results
• Try Again if Hypothesis Not Supported

Question 2

Contrast the scientific method with the scientific process

Answer 2

The Scientific Method is followed by a step by step guide.
The Scientific Process travels back and forth onto different stages depending where they’re research takes them.

Question 3

What are the four main parts of the Scientific Process?

Answer 3

• Exploration and Discovery
• Testing Hypothesis (heart)
• Community Analysis and FeedBack
• Benefits and Outcomes

Question 4

What are the necessary qualifications for a hypothesis to be considered valid?

Answer 4

A valid hypothesis must be testable and falsifiable.

Question 5

Examples of “good” and “bad” hypothesis.

Answer 5

Good Hypothesis: Tentative explanation with supporting evidence

Bad Hypothesis: Not testable. An opinion. No supporting evidence

Question 6

Distinguish between basic and applied science. Provide examples of each

Answer 6

Basic Science: Answers the fundamental question of Science.
(scientist study the function of plant genes)
Applied Science: Solve real world problems by using basic science information.
(Researchers create a drought resistant strain of rice)

Question 7

Distinguish between inductive and deductive reasoning. Provide examples of each

Answer 7

Inductive: Start with specific observation that lead to a conclusion.
(Bob died, Jimmy died, Susan died. People are mortal)
Deductive: Start with a general idea and makes it more specific.
(All people are Mortal. Sheila is a person. Sheila is mortal.)

Question 8

Describe the process of peer-review and explain its significance in science.

Answer 8

The process of peer review involves scientists reviewing your work to ensure if the work is good quality. It can be denied or suggestions can be added.

This process helps ensure that the research is original,significant, logical, and thorough.

Question 9

What is the difference between primary and secondary source in science?

Answer 9

Primary Source: Reports of original research following the IMRAD format.
(Introduction, Methods, Results, Abstract, Discussion)

Secondary Source: Summarizing and compiling many primary sources.
(Literature Review)