BIOL150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Phragmites, Tropical And Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests, Whirligig Beetle
5 Aug 2016
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The scientific method: science progresses by building on existing knowledge, we always aim to disprove our hypothesis. Inductive reasoning: draws conclusions from specifics to general (ex. This reasoning is used by scientists to ask questions and create hypotheses, but does not test them. Deductive reasoning: uses general statements to make specific predictions. This reasoning is the foundation of the scientific method, use hypotheses to make predictions that can be tested. Falsify hypotheses: if you can"t falsify a hypothesis that means you did not prove the hypothesis. Applied research: basic research is done by curiosity of the researcher whereas applied research aims to solve a problem which often leads to new/improved technology. Discrete (integers only): number of seeds per flower, times a moose uses a pond, number of species in a plot. Continuous (limited by measurement tool): location, biomass, water depth. Ecology: the scientific study the relationships between organisms and their environment.
