Biology EOC Review: N.1.1 Science of Biology/Nature of Science

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What is a scientific law?

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A scientific law is a statement that describes what happens in nature under certain conditions, often expressed mathematically.

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What is a scientific theory?

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A scientific theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and can be tested.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process used for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from observations and reasoning, rather than from direct evidence.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is qualitative observation?

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Qualitative observation involves descriptions that do not use numbers or measurements, focusing on characteristics.

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What is quantitative observation?

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Quantitative observation involves measurements and numbers, providing data that can be quantified.

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What is peer review?

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Peer review is the process by which scientific work is evaluated by other experts in the field to ensure validity and reliability.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.