UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1-THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Flashcards
What is an organism ?
An organism is a living thing.
What is biology ?
Biology is the study of living things.
What is the scientific method ?
The scientific method is a process of investigation in which problems are identified and their suggested explanations are tested by carrying out experiments.
What is a hypothesis ?
A hypothesis is an educated guess based on observations.
What is data ?
Data is measurements, observations or information gathered from experiments.
Why are experiments published ?
Experiments are published in order to allow them to be repeated
What is a theory ?
A theory is a hypothesis that has been supported by many different experiments.
What is a principle or law ?
A principle or law is a theory that has been tested so many times over a period of time and not proven wrong.
What is variable ?
A variable is a factor that might change in an experiment ?
What is a control ?
A control is used to provide a standard against which the actual experiment can be judged.
what is a placebo
a placebo is a pill that is tasteless and harmless
What is a replicate ?
A replicate is a repeat of an experiment.
