Chapter 1 - An Intro to Life and Earth

Question 1

Evolution

Answer 1

The change in DNA that occurs in a population over time

Question 2

Variation (Evolution)

Answer 2

Mutations due to natural differences in DNA

Question 3

Inheritance (Evolution)

Answer 3

Inherited mutations

Question 4

Natural Selection (Evolution)

Answer 4

Inherited mutations that help individuals survive and reproduce

Question 5

Scientific Method

Answer 5

Observe, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

OQHEC

Question 6

Inductive Reasoning

Answer 6

Specific to general; discovery

Many facts lead to a general conclusion; specific observations lead to a broad generalization

Question 7

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 7

General to specific; verification

If this, then that; broad theory is investigated for a specific conclusion

Question 8

Experiments

Answer 8

Testable, single variable, controls, quantitative, large sample size

Question 9

Conclusion (Scientific Method)

Answer 9

Repeatable, peer review, communication, falsification

Question 10

Falsification (Scientific Method Conclusion)

Answer 10

Conclusions must be falsifiable - meaning they can be contradicted by a basic statement.
Ex “All swans are white and always have been white.”
If failed falsification, true claim