Scientific
Method
Method
Graphing
Characteristics
of Life
of Life
C.E.R
& Random
& Random
Random
100
What does biology mean?
Bio=life
-ology=study of
Biology is the study of life
100
On a graph, the X axis has what variable?
Independent Variable (IV)
100
An organism’s internal environment responds to the external environment to maintain a steady state
Homeostasis
100
What does the C in a CER stand for?
Claim
100
A caterpillar changing into a butterfly is an example of?
growth and development
200
In an experiment, the factor that is being MEASURED is called the________
Dependent variable
200
This graph shows data as part of a whole or as a percentages
Pie chart
200
A plant growing towards the light is an example of
responding to a stimulus (environmental condition)
200
How many pieces of evidence are needed in a CER?
2 pieces of evidence
200
What is the dependent variable(DV)?
Distance
300
In an experiment, the factor that the scientist changes is called the
independent variable
300
The graph used to compare categories
Bar graphs
300
a person shivering due to cold temperature is an example of?
Homeostasis
300
In a CER, R means reasoning and it does what?
Is the explanation for how/why the
evidence supports the claim
300
The temperature of water was measured at different depths of a pond.
What is the IV, DV, and CV of this experiment?
IV= different depths
DV= temp of water
CV= same pond
400
In an experiment, the factors that stay the same and do NOT change are called
control variable (constant)
400
On a graph, the Y axis has which variable?
Dependent variable
400
An amoeba is a unicellular (single-celled) organism. Which characteristic of life is this?
All living things contain cells
400
What is the most basic unit of life?
cells that make up all biotic things
400
When creating a graph, what do you need to include? **remember TAILS**
Title, Labels on x and y axis, and Units
500
a _________describes the expected outcome of an experiment. Always formatted as, "If (the IV…) then (the DV will…) because (background knowledge-based explanation…)."
Hypothesis
500
A graph that shows continuous data and is great for showing a "trend" or "pattern" over time
Line graph
500
This mouse is made of cells, which work together in tissues, that in turn form organs, who cooperate in organ systems in order to keep the organism alive. What is this characteristic of life?
All biotic things display organization
500
What is a hypothesis and how are they written?
An if-then statement that describes the expected outcome of an experiment.
If (IV), then (DV), because (background info)
500
What are the steps of the scientific method?
Purpose, research, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and conclusion.