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What is the definition of "Biology"? Biology is the scientific study of life and organisms
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ESSAY: essay
1. Create a carefully worded and
precise RQ
-Define, describe, clarify (any
unclear words/phrases)
-Ask other researchers
2. Review the "Literature"" to explore
the RQ
-Primary literature: published reports
of original scientific research, peer
reviewed journals
-Secondary literature: everything
else
3. Create multiple HYPOTHESES and
make list of POSSIBLE answers to RQ
-Hypothesis: one of many possible
answers to the RQ
-Is it VALID: does it make sense
-Is it TESTABLE: can it be used to
generate PREDICTIONS
(deductions) about CMW world
4. Generate PREDICTIONS from your
hypothesis. Be SPECIFIC
-The deduction formula
-IF (my H is true), THEN what should I
observe in the real world
5. Do EXPERIMENTS test your
PREDICTIONS
-Establish clear & repeatable
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
-consider RQ, hypothesis, the
variables
-IV: deliberately change, "set up"
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-DV: observe
-Controlled variable: all possible
variables that mi
What is Science? Science is a tool used to answer certain questions
about the natural world
When/Where does Works best when...
SCIENCE/SCIENTIFIC METHOD We are asking questions and expecting answers in
"work" best? concrete material "CMW"
How can you make sure that your -Define
RESEARCH QUESTION is clear and -Describe
precise? -Clarify any unclear words or phrases
-Ask other researchers
Why is PEER COMMUNICATION -Peer communication should actually be in EVERY
[step 7] mentioned in step 1 of the H- STEP
D Scientific Method? -Science is a social activity
What exactly is a hypothesis? -A hypothesis is one of many possible answers to
the research question
Describe 2 properties of a
GOOD/USEFUL hypothesis. -Valid: does it makes sense
-Testable: can be used to make predictions about
the CMW
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Terms in this set (137)
What is the definition of "Biology"? Biology is the scientific study of life and organisms
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,7/16/26, 3:14 PM Bio 156 EXAM #1 , || QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS || comprehensive questions and verified answers | GET IT RIGH…
ESSAY: essay
1. Create a carefully worded and
precise RQ
-Define, describe, clarify (any
unclear words/phrases)
-Ask other researchers
2. Review the "Literature"" to explore
the RQ
-Primary literature: published reports
of original scientific research, peer
reviewed journals
-Secondary literature: everything
else
3. Create multiple HYPOTHESES and
make list of POSSIBLE answers to RQ
-Hypothesis: one of many possible
answers to the RQ
-Is it VALID: does it make sense
-Is it TESTABLE: can it be used to
generate PREDICTIONS
(deductions) about CMW world
4. Generate PREDICTIONS from your
hypothesis. Be SPECIFIC
-The deduction formula
-IF (my H is true), THEN what should I
observe in the real world
5. Do EXPERIMENTS test your
PREDICTIONS
-Establish clear & repeatable
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
-consider RQ, hypothesis, the
variables
-IV: deliberately change, "set up"
https://quizlet.com/1195018942/bio-156-exam-1-questions-with-accurate-answers-comprehensive-questions-and-verified-answers-get-it-right-2026-fl… 2/21
, 7/16/26, 3:14 PM
y g , p
Bio 156 EXAM #1 , || QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS || comprehensive questions and verified answers | GET IT RIGH…
-DV: observe
-Controlled variable: all possible
variables that mi
What is Science? Science is a tool used to answer certain questions
about the natural world
When/Where does Works best when...
SCIENCE/SCIENTIFIC METHOD We are asking questions and expecting answers in
"work" best? concrete material "CMW"
How can you make sure that your -Define
RESEARCH QUESTION is clear and -Describe
precise? -Clarify any unclear words or phrases
-Ask other researchers
Why is PEER COMMUNICATION -Peer communication should actually be in EVERY
[step 7] mentioned in step 1 of the H- STEP
D Scientific Method? -Science is a social activity
What exactly is a hypothesis? -A hypothesis is one of many possible answers to
the research question
Describe 2 properties of a
GOOD/USEFUL hypothesis. -Valid: does it makes sense
-Testable: can be used to make predictions about
the CMW
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