Scientific method
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of the scientific method?
To gather and use information systematically (or logically)
In a controlled experiment what does the independent variable represent
What is: what is being changed by the researcher
If Viruses are not made of cells, do not reproduce by themselves, cannot maintain homeostasis and do not use energy, Are they alive?
No
What is the difference between qualitative and quanitative data?
What is: Qualitative (words) and Quantitative (numbers)
What is the purpose of peer review?
To identify flawed experiments or conclusions
What comes after forming a hypothesis
Conducting an experiment
which type of reasoning looks for patterns or rules of the natural world
what is: Inductive reasoning
What are all living things made of?
Cells
Daniel is on the football team
Inference
Which ethical world-view values humans above all else?
Anthropocentrism
What makes a good hypothesis?
It is testable
In an experiment what does the dependent variable represent?
The variable that we measure and the results of our experiment.
When it gets cold you start to shiver. What characteristic of life is shown here?
Living things maintain internal balance (Homeostasis)
Jenn has been on ten trips this year
quanitative
Which ethical worldview values life above all else
Biocentrism
What is a theory? (in science)
A broad explanation supported by multiple evidence
What is a controlled variable?
A part of the experiment we make sure to keep the same
What is the name of the theory that states: "all living things must come from other living things"
(Bonus for 200 points: which two scientists proved this?)
Biogenesis
Proved by: Redi and Pasteur
All elephants are pink
Inference
Which ethical worldview values the earth above all else
Ecocentrism
What limitation do all scientific investigations have? (Hint: to be intellectually honest)
Science cannot prove something is absolutely true
You learned in elementary school that all birds have feathers. You see an animal you’ve never seen before and it has feathers, so you assume it must be a bird. This is an example of….
Deductive reasoning
What theory did Francesco Redi create evidence to disprove?
Spontaneous generation
If you are measuring the height of a plant you are measuring _____ Data
Quantitative
The new house your parents are building is on a lot that contains a rare species of lizard. The individuals concerned about protecting this lizard would likely have what type of ethical worldview?
Biocentrism