BSC 101 Unit 1: What is science and how does it work? Questions and Answers with complete

prediction - Answer-A logical statement about what will happen if the hypothesis is correct. Hypothesis - Answer-A testable prediction, often implied by a theory Observation - Answer-the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. Theory - Answer-A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data Law (Scientific) - Answer-Generalizes a body of observation. At the time its made, no exceptions have been found to a law. It explains things but does not describe them; serves as a basis of scientific principle Control - Answer-in an experiment, the standard by which the test results can be compared independent variable - Answer-a variable (often denoted by x ) whose variation does not depend on that of another. The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied. dependent variable - Answer-a variable (often denoted by y ) whose value depends on that of another. The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested. Testing ideas - Answer-gathering data and interpreting data exploration & discovery - Answer--making observations -asking questions -sharing data and ideas -finding inspiration -exploring the literaturecommunity analysis and feedback - Answer-After completing their study, scientists: Present their work and get feedback from other researchers at conferences Write papers about their study Submit papers for publication in a journal Benefits & Outcomes (how science works) - Answer-this area consists of developing technology, addressing societal issues, building knowledge, satisfying curiosity and solving everyday problems peer review - Answer-evaluation of scientific, academic, or professional work by others working in the same field.