BIO MOD 1

What is deductive reasoning?

Reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions.

inductive reasoning

Reasoning from specific observations to form general conclusions.

What is abductive reasoning?

Reasoning based on the best available explanation given incomplete evidence.

What are the steps of the scientific method?

Observation, question, hypothesis, experiment, collect data, analyse, repeat/revise, conclude and communicate results.

falsifiable hypothesis

It can be tested and potentially proven false.

Scientific Theory

A well-supported explanation that has been repeatedly confirmed through observation and experimentation.

A good scientific explanation

Falsifiable

Occam's Razor

The principle that the simplest explanation is usually the correct one.

What is confirmation bias?

The tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions.

Scientific evidence (strong-weak)

Meta-analysis

Experimental study

Correlational study

Expert opinion

Anecdote