Chapter 1 The Science of Biology - Section 1-1 What Is Science? (pages 3-7)

The information gathered from an observation is called [ ].

data

Is the following sentence true or false? A hypothesis should be stated in such a way that it can never be proved wrong.

false

What is a hypothesis?

A hypothesis is a proposed scientific explanation for a set of observations.

What types of data are there?

quantitative and qualitative

In science, a hypothesis is useful only if it can be [ ].

tested

What is science?

Science is an organized way of using evidence to learn about the natural world.

What are some qualities that are desirable in a scientist?

Some qualities that are desirable in a scientist includes openness skepticism, and recognition that science has limits.

What is observation?

Observation is the process of gathering information about events or processes in a careful, orderly way.

What is the goal of science?

The goal of science is to investigate and understand the natural world, to explain events in the natural world, and to use those explanations to make useful predictions.

What is an inference?

An inference is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge or experience.

Circle the letter of each of the following that may be an outcome of testing a hypothesis.

a. The hypothesis is partly true but needs to be revised. • b. The hypothesis is wrong. • c. The hypothesis is supported. • d. The hypothesis is of no value. ( • = correct )

What are three sources from which hypotheses may arise?

a. using prior knowledge, or what they already know b. logical inference c. informed, creative imagination

Is the following sentence try or false? A community must use its shared values to make decisions about scientific issues.

true