Biology Unit 1 - Scientific Method

Science is...

• A systematic way of learning about the world

• A body of knowledge

• Both a systematic way of learning about the world and a body of knowledge.

The prefix, 'bio' refers to

• science

• living things

• the physical world

• chemistry

The goal of science is to explain natural phenomena and to make predictions about the future.

• True

• False

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

• Analyze data

• Gather Data

• Make an observation

• Do a controlled experiment

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative observation?

• The population consists of 26 white-tailed deer.

• The white-tailed deer fawns have white spots.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

• The tree looks very thin.

• The tree is 38 cm thick.

After a scientist makes an observation, the next step is to

• do a controlled experiment

• formulate a prediction and hypothesis

• share results

• analyze data

A testable explanation that describes why or how a natural phenomena works

• Prediction

• Hypothess

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An if,then statement made before an experiment.

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

If the elevation increases, then the oxygen level will increase. This is an example of what?

• A hypothesis

• A prediction