Zoology Experimental Methods: Methodology, Variables, and Independent Variable

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Presenting findings

Observation/Question (correct)

Conducting data collection

Designing basic experiments

Why is a hypothesis necessary in the scientific method?

To provide a possible answer based on research (correct)

To present findings

To verify the null hypothesis

To conduct data collection

Which type of hypothesis is used to put forth an argument that can be shown to be incorrect beyond a reasonable doubt?

Testable hypothesis

Null hypothesis (correct)

Alternative hypothesis

Non-testable hypothesis

What is the purpose of an alternative hypothesis in an experiment?

To provide a possible explanation to the question being asked Signup and view all the answers

What does the scientific method involve as a series of steps to answer a question or solve problems?

Observation/Question Signup and view all the answers

What is the second step in the scientific method after Observation/Question?

Hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the scientific method involves designing experiments to verify the hypothesis?

Experiment/Analysis Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypothesis must be testable in order to proceed with an experiment?

Testable hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the final step in the scientific method after conducting experiments and analyzing data?

Conclusion presents findings Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of conducting background research during the scientific method process?

To determine what is already known Signup and view all the answers

Zoology Experimental Methods: Methodology, Variables, and Independent Variable

Podcast Beta

Questions and Answers

What is the first step in the scientific method?

Why is a hypothesis necessary in the scientific method?

Which type of hypothesis is used to put forth an argument that can be shown to be incorrect beyond a reasonable doubt?

What is the purpose of an alternative hypothesis in an experiment?

What does the scientific method involve as a series of steps to answer a question or solve problems?

What is the second step in the scientific method after Observation/Question?

Which step in the scientific method involves designing experiments to verify the hypothesis?

What type of hypothesis must be testable in order to proceed with an experiment?

What is the final step in the scientific method after conducting experiments and analyzing data?

What is the purpose of conducting background research during the scientific method process?

More Like This

Experimental Methods in Zoology

Zoology Monogenea Quiz

Zoology Classes of Sponges Flashcards

Zoology 11th Class: Hydra & Fasciola

Upgrade to continue