The Scientific Method

Question 1

Biology

Answer 1

The study of living things

Question 2

Taxonomy

Answer 2

study of classification

Question 3

Anatomy

Answer 3

study of structure

Question 4

Physiology

Answer 4

study of function

Question 5

Biochemistry

Answer 5

study of chemical reactions

Question 6

Ecology

Answer 6

study of relationships between organisms and their environment

Question 7

Genetics

Answer 7

study of inheritance

Question 8

The Scientific Method

Answer 8

This is an attept at using an organised approach to solve problems

Question 9

Observation

Answer 9

An event/problem is noticed

Question 10

Hypothesis

Answer 10

A hypothesis is an educated guess based on observations.

A hypothesis offers a possible explanation/ may lead to further knowledge

Question 11

Experiment

Answer 11

An experiment is designed to test a hypothesis

Question 12

A hypothesis can be…

after a conclusion is formed

Answer 12

• accepted
• changed and retested
• rejected

Question 13

Theory

Answer 13

A hypothesis continually supported by many experiments

Question 14

Law

Answer 14

A theory that has stood the test of time and has been shown to be correct under all conditions

Question 15

Limitations of the Scientific Method

Answer 15

1. The extent of our knowledge
2. The basis of investigation
3. Interpreting Results
4. Changes in the natural world
5. Accidental Discoveries

Question 16

Principles of Experimentation

Answer 16

1. Careful planning and design
2. Ensure experiment is safe
3. Design a control experiment
4. Experiment must be fair
   
   • Sample size
   • Random selection
   • Others must be able to replicate experiments
   • Double blind testing