Scientific Method
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Make an observation and ask a question
Control group
One of the characteristics of life is that all living things maintain stable internal conditions. What is the term for this?
Homeostasis
Define the term "cells".
The smallest unit that is considered fully alive.
The basic unit of life.
How many units are in this course?
9
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Make an inference and write a hypothesis
In a controlled experiment, what is the term for the samples that receive the independent variable?
Experimental group
One of the characteristics of life is that all living things obtain and use materials and energy. What is the term for this?
Metabolism
Define the term "qualitative data".
Data that cannot be measured by numbers and must be described.
How many years has Ms. Gechter been teaching at Susquenita?
5
What is the third step of the scientific method?
Conduct a controlled experiment
One of the characteristics of life is that all living things are based on a universal genetic code. What molecule is this genetic code stored in?
DNA
Define the term "quantitative data".
Data that can be described using numbers.
If you turn in an assignment late, you will lose ____ % of points each day.
10%
What is the fourth step of the scientific method?
Collect and analyze data
What is the independent variable?
The variable intentionally manipulated by the scientist.
One of the characteristics of life is that all living things respond to signals in the environment. What is the term for these signals?
Stimulus/stimuli
Define the term "hypothesis".
A predictive statement that is testable and falsifiable.
What type of plant is sitting in the back corner of the room?
Aloe
What is the fifth step of the scientific method?
What is the definition of a controlled experiment?
An experiment where only one variable is changed by the scientist.
One of the characteristics of life is that all living things change over many generations. What is the term for this?
Evolution
Define the term "asexual reproduction".
When one parent produces offspring that is genetically identical to itself.
What type of butterfly will emerge from the chrysalis this week?
A monarch