Steps of The Method
What is the difference in hypothesis and theory?
Hypothesis can be tested and is formed based on inference and observation, theory is proven with thorough data and evidence.
What is the study of life?
Biology
Which of the following would you study in Biology?
a) The rocks in a driveway
b) The slugs in the soil of your driveway
c) The slope of the driveway
d) The type of vehicles traveling the driveway
B
DV: How much water is absorbed
Because it is often difficult to gather quantitative data, _________________ information is collected.
Descriptive/Qualitative
What process is defined as stable internal conditions that allow organisms to survive?
Homeostasis
Why is technology important in science and how has it contributed to population growth?
Advancements in experimental design and contributions to mass production of food
What is an observation?
Carefully noticing and describing events
Measures are based on divisions in powers of ten.
Metric System
What process is essential for giving organisms energy through intake of materials?
Metabolism
Keisha observes goldfish in an outdoor pond. The goldfish seem to be more active when the weather is warm than when it is cold. She asks herself, “How do temperature changes affect goldfish?” 7.If she were to do an experiment, which of the following would be the best hypothesis to test?
a)Do goldfish like warm or cold water?
b)If Goldfish are placed in warm water then they will be more active than if placed in cold water.
c)Goldfish live in both warm and cold water.
d)Temperature changes kill goldfish
B
Which is an inference
A) You determine your plant needs more water after it starts to wilt
B) You conclude it is getting hotter outside
C) You check the forecast for tomorrow online
A
What is astrology?
Study of stars
Why is it important for living things to reproduce?
Continuation of the species
Science deals only with the __________ world.
Natural
List the steps of the Scientific Method in Order
Observe, Problem, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analyze Data, Conclusion
Give 1 example of responding to a stimulus.
Answers vary
List all 8 Characteristics of Life
1. Cells
2. Homeostasis
3. Reproduction
4. Evolve
5. Respond to Stimuli
6. Grow and Develop
7. Consume things for energy
8. DNA
What is the difference between an observation and inference?
An observation can be recorded, an inference is just an idea or thought.