CH 1 The Science of Biology

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What is science best described as?

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A way of explaining the natural world.

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Which of the following is NOT a step in the scientific methodology?

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Accepting opinions.

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What is the factor that is observed and measured in an experiment?

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Dependent variable.

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What field of biology studies DNA and molecular processes?

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Genomics.

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True or False: In science, a theory is the same as an everyday guess.

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False.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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Define hypothesis in the context of scientific research.

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the purpose of a control in an experiment?

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To provide a standard for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.