BIO MOD 1

What is deductive reasoning?

Reasoning from general principles to specific conclusions.

What is 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.

What does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?

It can be tested and potentially proven false.

What is a theory in science?

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

What are the characteristics of a good scientific explanation?

Falsifiable

What is 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.

What is the hierarchy of scientific evidence (from weakest to strongest)?

Meta-analysis

Experimental study

Correlational study

Expert opinion

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