Vocab
Biology
Study of life
What is Science
Use of evidence to make testable explanations about the world.
What is skepticism?
Questioning existing ideas
Cells
Homeostasis
A constant internal environment
Yes or no, science is based on belief.
No, science is based on evidence.
What is peer review?
Sharing research to other scientists so it can be tested by more than one person.
True or false? Asexual reproduction takes genetic information from two organisms.
False, asexual reproduction creates genetic clones from DNA from only one parent.
Observation
Describing events or things around you
What is a hypothesis
Testable, educated guess
What is Bias?
Personal point of view
Give an example of an external stimulus.
bright lights, cold temperatures, good smelling food
Quantitative Data
Numerical data
Temperature, time, light, availability of nutrients
True or false? Scientists form engaging arguments for their evidence and communicate it with other scientists.
True
Migration is an example of what type of pattern?
Cyclical
Theory
A widely accepted explanation for a phenomena
Give an example of Qualitative data
Color, feel, smell, green, fuzzy, smelly
When would it be a good idea to share scientific information with the general public?
When it helps the people with their quality of life.
The metric system is based on multiples of what?
10