Biology Core Concepts and Scientific Method PDF

Define the five core concepts of biology and relate them to what we have learned (we'll discuss these on day one of class and they're in your syllabus!) Describe and discuss the process of science from initial observations to publishable results. Compare and contrast the validity o...

Define the five core concepts of biology and relate them to what we have learned (we'll discuss these on day one of class and they're in your syllabus!) Describe and discuss the process of science from initial observations to publishable results. Compare and contrast the validity of conclusions generated by rigorous scientific study and those generated anecdotally. Compare and contrast the control and experimental groups of a controlled experiment. Describe the design of a controlled experiment. Illustrate and discuss the impact of sample size on the strength of conclusions drawn from scientific studies. Compare and contrast the everyday and scientific meanings of the word “theory.” Describe the pros and cons of case-control studies and randomized clinical trials. Explain why a correlation in a scientific study does not necessarily indicate a cause-and-effect relationship. Explain why media headlines may not accurately convey the results of scientific studies. List and describe the questions a skeptical consumer should ask about a media report before accepting the reported conclusions at face value. Demonstrate the ability to use resources, like Web of Science, Google Scholar, or Pubmed to search for peer reviewed articles on particular topics.