BIO 101: Exam 1 (Illinois State University)Correct 100%

Independent Variable Dependent Variable Control Data - ANSWERThe 4 parts of the experiment in the Scientific Method 1. Ask a question 2. Do background research 3. Construct a hypothesis 4. Test hypothesis with an experiment 5. Analyze data and draw a conclusion 6. Report your results (was the hypothesis correct?) - ANSWERWhat the Scientific Method consists of (6 steps) Independent variable - ANSWERthe variable that remains unchanged by other factors Dependent variable - ANSWERthe variable that changes depending on the IV Control group - ANSWERan experimental group used to establish a baseline measurement data - ANSWERrecorded observations -heavy oversimplified -a scientist cannot explain a hypothesis with one experiment -science is not at all linear (its a 'sloppy circle') -this implies it is an independent effort, which it is not -it isn't always a planned experiment (serendipity) -it ignores technology and societies developing nature - ANSWERWhy is the scientific method a myth? Testing Ideas (how science works) - ANSWERthis is when gathering and interpreting the data is combined to find a better understanding Exploration and Discovery (how science works) - ANSWERthis area consists of making observations, asking more questions, sharing data and ideas, finding inspiration, exploring literature and prior knowledge or practical problems Community Analysis and Feedback (how science works) - ANSWERThis area consists of feedback and peer review, replication and/or publication and discussion/motivation with mutual colleagues Benefits & Outcomes (how science works) - ANSWERthis area consists of developing technology, addressing societal issues, building knowledge, satisfying curiosity and solving everyday problems prediction - ANSWERa claim about a question or problem shown Hypothesis - ANSWERproposed explanation given minimal evidence (starting point for experiment) Theory - ANSWERexplanation that can be used to explain a broad idea law - ANSWERa mathematical