Bio Notes 1

Biology

The study of life, encompassing a vast range of topics from cells to ecosystems.

Scientific Method

A method of research involving defined steps, including experiments and careful observation, used to test hypotheses.

Hypothesis

A suggested explanation for an event that can be tested through experiments.

Theory

A tested and confirmed explanation for observations or phenomena.

Natural Sciences

Fields of science related to the physical world, including biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.

Life Sciences

A branch of natural sciences that studies living organisms, including biology.

Physical Sciences

A branch of natural sciences that studies nonliving matter, including astronomy, geology, and physics.

Inductive Reasoning

A logical thinking method that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion, common in descriptive science.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical thinking method that uses general principles to predict specific results, often used in hypothesis-based science.

Descriptive Science

A type of science that aims to observe, explore, and discover, typically using inductive reasoning.

Hypothesis-Based Science

A type of science that begins with a specific question or problem and a potential answer that can be tested, typically using deductive reasoning.

Interdisciplinary Sciences

Fields like biophysics and biochemistry that combine aspects of both life and physical sciences.

Curiosity and Inquiry

The driving forces behind scientific development, leading scientists to seek understanding of the world.

Scientific Inquiry

The process of posing questions about the living world and seeking science-based responses through the scientific method.

Sir Francis Bacon

An English philosopher who first documented the scientific method in the early 17th century.