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What distinguishes a scientific law from a theory in biology?
What distinguishes a scientific law from a theory in biology?
Which of the following best defines a hypothesis?
Which of the following best defines a hypothesis?
What is the first step in the scientific inquiry process?
What is the first step in the scientific inquiry process?
How does worldview influence scientific study?
How does worldview influence scientific study?
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What role does modeling play in biology?
What role does modeling play in biology?
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Study Notes
The Living Creation
- Introduction to the study of Biology, showcasing a baby as a living example of a living creation.
The Work of Biology
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Objectives:
- Understanding the role of models in biological study.
- Differentiating between theories, laws, and hypotheses.
- Outlining the scientific inquiry process.
Essential Questions
- Big Question 4: How does science work in the real world?
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Essential Question: How does worldview influence the study of biology?
- Worldview shapes the questions asked and interpretations of data.
- Worldview significantly impacts how biological knowledge is used to benefit others.
Defining Key Terms
- Hypothesis: A simple, testable statement predicting an answer to a question using scientific inquiry.
- Theory: A model that explains observations.
- Law: A description (often mathematical) based on recurring observations of the relationship between phenomena.
Scientific Inquiry
- Definition: A systematic and logical process used to answer scientific questions.
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Process:
- Asking a question.
- Researching existing knowledge.
- Performing experiments.
- Analyzing data.
- Publishing results.
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This quiz explores foundational concepts in biology, focusing on living creation, the role of scientific models, and the differentiation between hypotheses, theories, and laws. It also discusses how worldview influences biological study and scientific inquiry processes.
