Biology 1: General Science Terms

4 Written Questions

1. well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations
2. a statement made in advance that expresses the results that will be obtained from testing a hypothesis if the hypothesis is supported; the expected outcome if a hypothesis is accurate
3. the variable that is measured in an experiment
4. a summary of the results of the experiment and a statement of how the results relate to the hypothesis

4 Multiple Choice Questions

1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
   1. bio-
   2. hypothesis
   3. theory
   4. control
2. study of
   1. data
   2. theory
   3. bio-
   4. -ology
3. related to life
   1. -ology
   2. data
   3. bio-
   4. theory
4. Factor in an experiment that researchers manipulate so that they can determine its effect
   1. prediction
   2. dependent variable
   3. control
   4. independent variable

3 True/False Questions

1. data → related to life

   True        False

2. control → a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

   True        False

3. scientific method → a method of investigation involving observation and theory to test scientific hypotheses

   True        False