Scientific Method

Question 1

Biology

Answer 1

Scientific study of life and organisms (living things).

Question 2

Scientific Method

Answer 2

Works best when asking questions and expecting answers in the concrete, measurable,weighable world.

Question 3

1. Research Question

Answer 3

Carefully worded and precise

Question 4

2. Review the literature

Answer 4

To explore the research question further

Question 5

3. Hypothesis

Answer 5

A possible answer to the research question. Has to be valid and testable

Question 6

4. Predictions

Answer 6

IF (my hypothesis is true) THEN (what should I observe)

Question 7

5. Experiments

Answer 7

Clear and repeatable experimental designs

Question 8

6. Conclusions

Answer 8

What does the results mean to each hypothesis, what do I know about each prediction (is it true or false)

Question 9

7. Peer communication

Answer 9

Science is a social activity, should be done throughout the experiment even on step 1