Section 3: Methods of Science - Damm's Science Page

Section 3: Methods of Science

Biologists use specific methods when conducting research.

K What I Know

W What I Want to Find Out

L What I Learned

Essential Questions

? What are the differences between an observation and an inference? ? What are the differences among a control, independent variable, and

dependent variable? ? What are the scientific methods a biologist uses for research? ? Why are the metric system and SI important?

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? observation ? inference ? scientific method ? experiment ? control group ? experimental group ? independent variable ? dependent variable

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? constant ? data ? metric system ? SI

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? Scientific inquiry begins with observation. ? Scientific inquiry involves asking questions and processing information from a

variety of reliable sources.

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Scientific Methods

? Scientific inquiry begins with observation, a direct method of gathering information in an orderly way.

? The process of combining what you know with what you have learned to draw logical conclusions is called inferring; the conclusions themselves are called inferences.

? The methods scientists use to gather data and answer questions are referred to as scientific methods.

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