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•A tentative explanation that can be tested
scientifically
Hypothesis
•Once proven by rigorous scientific investigation,
hypothesis becomes a theory or a law
dependent variable what is measured or counted as a response
independant variable what is manipulated or changed in the experiment
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control group independent variable is omitted or set at a standard
experimental group •independent variable is manipulated
why is it important to scientists circle closer and closer to their best
formulate a hypothesis? estimation of the laws governing nature.
1. Observation: a piece of the natural world
2. Question: What? Why? How?
3. Hypothesis: Testable, Reproducible & Falsifiable
scientific method steps (STATEMENT!! because)
4. Prediction: "If - Then" reasoning
5. Experimental & Observational Tests: Analyze results
6. Conclusion: What do the results mean?
what types of statements
can be supported or
rejected using the
scientific method
When one person thinks of an idea, it is a hypothesis.
difference between
When the entire scientific community agrees on an
hypothesis and theory
idea, it is a theory.
Know the difference observation based science is about describing nature,
between hypothesis- whereas hypothesis-driven science tries to explain
based science and nature
observation-based
science
1. Once Alka Seltzer interacts with water it releases
Alka Setzer Lab carbon dioxide causing it to dissolve.
procedure 2. Dissolve half a tablet of Alka-Seltzer in cold, hot,
and room temperature water
-Dependent variable: Time (seconds)
-Independent variable: Water Temperature (Celsius)
Alka Seltzer Lab variables
-Controls: Room temperature water and the half tab
of Alka-Seltzer.
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BIO 181 LAB MIDTERM GRAND CANYON
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•A tentative explanation that can be tested
scientifically
Hypothesis
•Once proven by rigorous scientific investigation,
hypothesis becomes a theory or a law
dependent variable what is measured or counted as a response
independant variable what is manipulated or changed in the experiment
https://quizlet.com/1014247354/bio-181-lab-midterm-grand-canyon-university-expert-verified-actual-questions-answers-for-guaranteed-pass-flash-car… 1/14
, 3/5/25, 1:57 PM BIO 181 LAB MIDTERM GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY / EXPERT VERIFIED ACTUAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FOR GUARAN…
control group independent variable is omitted or set at a standard
experimental group •independent variable is manipulated
why is it important to scientists circle closer and closer to their best
formulate a hypothesis? estimation of the laws governing nature.
1. Observation: a piece of the natural world
2. Question: What? Why? How?
3. Hypothesis: Testable, Reproducible & Falsifiable
scientific method steps (STATEMENT!! because)
4. Prediction: "If - Then" reasoning
5. Experimental & Observational Tests: Analyze results
6. Conclusion: What do the results mean?
what types of statements
can be supported or
rejected using the
scientific method
When one person thinks of an idea, it is a hypothesis.
difference between
When the entire scientific community agrees on an
hypothesis and theory
idea, it is a theory.
Know the difference observation based science is about describing nature,
between hypothesis- whereas hypothesis-driven science tries to explain
based science and nature
observation-based
science
1. Once Alka Seltzer interacts with water it releases
Alka Setzer Lab carbon dioxide causing it to dissolve.
procedure 2. Dissolve half a tablet of Alka-Seltzer in cold, hot,
and room temperature water
-Dependent variable: Time (seconds)
-Independent variable: Water Temperature (Celsius)
Alka Seltzer Lab variables
-Controls: Room temperature water and the half tab
of Alka-Seltzer.
https://quizlet.com/1014247354/bio-181-lab-midterm-grand-canyon-university-expert-verified-actual-questions-answers-for-guaranteed-pass-flash-car… 2/14
