Outline Summary (Chapter 1)

Question 1

Scientific Method

Answer 1

1. Hypothesis - idea or principle to be tested in experiments
2. Experiment - series of tests of hypothesis; controlled experiment eliminates biases or outside influences
3. Theory or law - hypothesis that has been proved by experiments to have a high degree of confidence

Question 2

Levels of Organization

Answer 2

1. Atoms and molecules - chemical level
2. cells - smallest structure units
3. tissues - organizations of similar cells
4. organs - organizations of different kinds of tissues
5. systems - organizations of many different kinds of organs
6. Organism - organization of all systems together, forming whole body