Biology, Unit 1: Scientific Inquiry

The idea of spontaneous generation was disproved by _____ in an experiment involving jars of meat.

Francesco Redi

In terms of the scientific method, the purpose of an experiment is:

Test a hypothesis

The single factor tested in an experiment is:

The variable

hypothesis law theory

an assumed explanation for a problem an absolute fact or truth about a specific phenomenon supported by evidence gathered over a period of time

When driving your car, you hear a squeal every time you press the brakes. You decide the problem is that there's a mouse trapped in the brakes.

hypothesis

The statement 2 + 2 = 4 would be considered a _____ in the science world.

law

Which conditions relate to the research of van Helmont?

plant mass related to H2O conclusions partly correct

Scientists use experiments and observations to make logical conclusions about scientific inquiries. This process is called the _____.

scientific method

A hypothesis that appears to be supported by multiple experiments may be elevated to a general _____.

theory