1.1 Scientific Method
What is the Scientific Method
A basic method of gaining knowledge that is common in all Scientific Disciplines
What is a Theory?
A broad explanation for events that is widely accepted as true.
What do all organisms do?
All living organisms respond to their environment grow and develop reproduce and maintain homeostasis.
What is the Cell Theory?
All living organisms are composed of one or more cells, and all life functions occur within cells.
What is Interdependence?
The relationships between organisms and their environment highlighting the need for cooperation and competition.
What are the components Of The Scientific Method?
Make Observations
Ask a Question.
Background Research.
Form a Hypothesis.
Test the Hypothesis (Experiment).
Draw Conclusions.
Communicate Results
What is a Law?
A statement that describes consistent observations under specific conditions with no known exceptions.
What is homeostasis?
The process of maintaining a stable internal environment despite external exchanges.
What is Gene Theory?
Characteristics of organisms are determined by genes, segments of DNA that encode proteins.
What is Symbiosis?
A close relationship between two species where at least one benefits, such as mutualism or parasitism.
What do each of the components of The Scientific Method mean?
Observations= Information gathered through the senses forming the the basis for questions and hypothesis.
Hypothesis= A testable and falsifiable statement that provides a tentative explanation for a scientific question.
Evidence= Data collected during experiments that can support or refute a hypothesis.
Experiment= Scientific Investigation made under controlled conditions to test the validity of a hypothesis.
Conclusion= The end or finish of an event or process.
Results= The outcome, conclusion, or data from an action, experiment, or process.
What is The Theory Of Evolution?
Explains how species evolve over time through inherited traits.
What do living organisms exhibit?
They exhibit complex chemistry and are composed of cells which are the basic units of life.
What is Homeostasis?
All organisms maintain a stable internal enviornment through various mechanisms.
When does Competition occur?
Competition occurs when organisms fight for the same resources, impacting population dynamics and ecosystems.
What are Variables?
Includes Independent Variables (The affected Variable.) and Dependent Variables (The Variable affecting The Dependent Variable.)
Who created The Theory Of Evolution?
Charles Darwin.
What can organisms be relating to cellular?
Organisms can be unicellular or multicellular with specialized cells performing distinct functions.
What is Evolution?
Changes in living organisms over time, primarily driven by natural selection, where advantageous traits become more common in a population.
What are Data Types?
Quantitative data involves numerical measurements, while qualitative data describes characteristic without numbers
What is the difference between a Theory and Law?
A Theory is a broad explanation and a Law is an explanation.
What is the main name of this section?
Biological Complexity.
How do Homeostasis and Evolution relate to eachother?
Homeostasis is where organisms maintain a stable internal environment and Evolution is where changes happen in the organism so they both change and once they change the level changes with it.