The Scientific Method

Question 1

Define Homeostasis

Answer 1

The ability for an organism to maintain a constant integral environment despite changes in external conditions
i.e. Process of maintaining constant conditions in an organism, e.g. temperature regulation

Question 2

Define Science

Answer 2

The study of the natural world, or acquiring knowledge based on the scientific method

Question 3

Define Theory

Answer 3

Long standing hypothesis, speculation or contemplation

Question 4

Define Principle

Answer 4

Theory supported and accepted by majority of scientists subject to vigorous experimentation over a long period of time

Question 5

Define Variable

Answer 5

Things expected to change during the experimental procedure - two kinds: Dependent and Independent

Question 6

Define Independent Variable

Answer 6

What the investigator purposefully changes, manipulates during the experiment

Question 7

Define Dependent Variable

Answer 7

What the investigator is going to physically measure, count or record. This variable is dependent on the action of the independent variable

Question 8

Control Treatment

Answer 8

Independent variable is eliminated or set as a standard