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BI-114 BioConcepts for Teachers
Ch 1. Introduction
1.1. the Science Process

General Characteristics of Science:

Define terms and assumptions

examples of assumptions:

Logical argument

Willingness to abandon theories, given new facts or better theories

Experimental verification of theories

Communication of results


a [not "The"] Scientific Method:

In the lab Science is, or should be, "hands-on" or discovery method!

1. ask simple questions

2. guess answer

3. conduct experiment to test hypothesis

4. draw conclusions

TRUTH TABLE
expr ctrl conclusion
T F Ho true H1 false
T T Ho false
F F
F T H1 true

5. write lab report




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