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Biology and Scientific Method Essentials
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What is the definition of biology?
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The study of life and living organisms.
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Why is biology considered important?
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It helps us understand living things, solve health issues, and protect the environment.
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What are biotic factors in an ecosystem?
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Living components such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.
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What are abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
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Non-living components such as water, sunlight, and temperature.
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How do biotic and abiotic factors differ?
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Biotic are living organisms; abiotic are non-living physical or chemical elements.
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What is the first characteristic of life?
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All living things are made of cells.
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What is the second characteristic of life?
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Living things reproduce.
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What is the third characteristic of life?
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Living things grow and develop.
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What is the fourth characteristic of life?
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Living things respond to stimuli.
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What is the fifth characteristic of life?
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Living things maintain homeostasis.
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What is the sixth characteristic of life?
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Living things use energy.
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What is the seventh characteristic of life?
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Living things are based on DNA.
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What is the eighth characteristic of life?
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Living things evolve.
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What are the primary goals of science?
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To observe, explain natural phenomena, and make predictions.
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What is a well-written hypothesis?
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A testable statement in if-then format predicting the relationship between variables.
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What should a hypothesis include?
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If-then structure, independent and dependent variables, and be testable.
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What is the first step in the scientific method?
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Make observations and ask a question.
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What is the second step in the scientific method?
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Research and form a hypothesis.
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What is the third step in the scientific method?
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Design and conduct an experiment.
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What is the fourth step in the scientific method?
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Analyze data and draw conclusions.
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What is the fifth step in the scientific method?
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Communicate results and possibly repeat.
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What is a controlled variable in an experiment?
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A factor kept constant to isolate the effect of the independent variable.
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What is the independent variable?
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The factor manipulated by the experimenter.
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What is the dependent variable?
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The factor measured or observed in response to the independent variable.
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How do you identify variables in an experiment?
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Independent is changed, dependent is measured, controlled are constant.
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What makes a good data table?
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Clear labels, units, columns for variables, and rows for trials.
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Why include units in a data table?
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To ensure measurements are accurate and comparable.
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What type of graph shows relationships between two variables?
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Line graph for continuous data.
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How do you interpret a graph's slope?
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Slope shows the rate of change between variables.
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What should a conclusion include?
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Restate hypothesis, summarize data, explain if supported, suggest improvements.