HSCI 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Null Hypothesis, Hominidae, Chordate

• School: Simon Fraser University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: HSCI 100
• Professor: neinkevanhouten

Document Summary

L e c t u r e 1 : l i v i n g t h i n g s + s c i e n t i f i c. List 7 characteristics shared by all living organisms. General describe the classification scheme of life. Explain the importance of the scientific method. List the 5 steps of the scientific method and describe each feature, and apply to a real life situation. Explain some of the limitations of the scientific method. Define dependent, independent variable, hypothesis and control. Explain the importance of critical thinking in evaluating claims. Scientists assume that shared characteristics among organisms common ancestry: dna sequence tech. supports connections. Humans share many characteristics w/ other animals + show greatest similarity to other vertebrates (mammals) Clas sif ic at io n of o r gan isms. Scientific method --> logical approach to gathering info.