Scientific Method/Characteristics of Life

Scientific Method/Characteristics of Life

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9th Grade

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1.

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What is the Scientific Method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

2.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.

3.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

4.

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What defines a scientific theory?

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A well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world that is based on a body of evidence and has stood up to repeated testing.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the role of observation in science?

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Observation is the act of noting and recording something with instruments or the senses, forming the basis for scientific inquiry.

6.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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A mode of reproduction where offspring are produced from a single parent without the involvement of gametes.

7.

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What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

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A scientific law describes a consistent and universal observation, while a scientific theory explains why those observations occur.

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