BIO 101: Exam 1 (Illinois State
University) Questions and All Correct
Answers (2025-2026) Updated.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Data - Answer The 4 parts of the experiment in the Scientific Method
1. Ask a question
2. Do background research
3. Construct a hypothesis
4. Test hypothesis with an experiment
5. Analyze data and draw a conclusion
6. Report your results (was the hypothesis correct?) - Answer What the Scientific Method
consists of (6 steps)
Independent variable - Answer the variable that remains unchanged by other factors
Dependent variable - Answer the variable that changes depending on the IV
Control group - Answer an experimental group used to establish a baseline measurement
data - Answer recorded observations
-heavy oversimplified
-a scientist cannot explain a hypothesis with one experiment
-science is not at all linear (its a 'sloppy circle')
-this implies it is an independent effort, which it is not
-it isn't always a planned experiment (serendipity)
-it ignores technology and societies developing nature - Answer Why is the scientific method a
, Exploration and Discovery (how science works) - Answer this area consists of making
observations, asking more questions, sharing data and ideas, finding inspiration, exploring
literature and prior knowledge or practical problems
Community Analysis and Feedback (how science works) - Answer This area consists of
feedback and peer review, replication and/or publication and discussion/motivation with
mutual colleagues
Benefits & Outcomes (how science works) - Answer this area consists of developing
technology, addressing societal issues, building knowledge, satisfying curiosity and solving
everyday problems
prediction - Answer a claim about a question or problem shown
Hypothesis - Answer proposed explanation given minimal evidence (starting point for
experiment)
Theory - Answer explanation that can be used to explain a broad idea
law - Answer a mathematical statement that is evidence based
1. All scientific ideas are subjected to scrutiny or criticism to make sure the information is valid
and expressed appropriately
2. Honesty and Integrity are represented in findings
3. Attribution (giving credit where it is due)
4. Ethics - must report all findings when submitting hypothesis - Answer Scientific Culture is
noted in 4 ideas:
Biology - Answer the study of all living organisms and all aspects/parts of them
Thigmotaxis - Answer organism moves from physical touch
Chemotaxis - Answer organism moves from chemicals
University) Questions and All Correct
Answers (2025-2026) Updated.
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Control
Data - Answer The 4 parts of the experiment in the Scientific Method
1. Ask a question
2. Do background research
3. Construct a hypothesis
4. Test hypothesis with an experiment
5. Analyze data and draw a conclusion
6. Report your results (was the hypothesis correct?) - Answer What the Scientific Method
consists of (6 steps)
Independent variable - Answer the variable that remains unchanged by other factors
Dependent variable - Answer the variable that changes depending on the IV
Control group - Answer an experimental group used to establish a baseline measurement
data - Answer recorded observations
-heavy oversimplified
-a scientist cannot explain a hypothesis with one experiment
-science is not at all linear (its a 'sloppy circle')
-this implies it is an independent effort, which it is not
-it isn't always a planned experiment (serendipity)
-it ignores technology and societies developing nature - Answer Why is the scientific method a
, Exploration and Discovery (how science works) - Answer this area consists of making
observations, asking more questions, sharing data and ideas, finding inspiration, exploring
literature and prior knowledge or practical problems
Community Analysis and Feedback (how science works) - Answer This area consists of
feedback and peer review, replication and/or publication and discussion/motivation with
mutual colleagues
Benefits & Outcomes (how science works) - Answer this area consists of developing
technology, addressing societal issues, building knowledge, satisfying curiosity and solving
everyday problems
prediction - Answer a claim about a question or problem shown
Hypothesis - Answer proposed explanation given minimal evidence (starting point for
experiment)
Theory - Answer explanation that can be used to explain a broad idea
law - Answer a mathematical statement that is evidence based
1. All scientific ideas are subjected to scrutiny or criticism to make sure the information is valid
and expressed appropriately
2. Honesty and Integrity are represented in findings
3. Attribution (giving credit where it is due)
4. Ethics - must report all findings when submitting hypothesis - Answer Scientific Culture is
noted in 4 ideas:
Biology - Answer the study of all living organisms and all aspects/parts of them
Thigmotaxis - Answer organism moves from physical touch
Chemotaxis - Answer organism moves from chemicals
