Biological Science and Scientific Method Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture, focusing on the scientific method, types of reasoning, properties of life, and principles of evolution.

Inductive reasoning involves __ generalizations inferred from careful observation and analyzing data.

formulating

Deductive reasoning uses a general principle or law to predict __ results.

specific

Descriptive science aims to __, explore, and discover through observation.

observe

The __ method was documented by Sir Francis Bacon in the early 17th century.

scientific

Basic science seeks to expand knowledge regardless of __ application.

short-term

Applied science aims to use science to solve __ problems.

real-world

The scientific paper format often follows the __ structure.

IMRAD

The __ summarizes the importance of the experimental findings.

conclusion

All living organisms share key characteristics such as order, sensitivity, reproduction, __, and evolution.

adaptation

Homeostasis refers to the relatively stable __ environment required to maintain life.

internal

The diversity of life on Earth is a result of __ changes in hereditary material over time.

mutations

Mutations are a source of __, which contribute to genetic diversity.

alleles

Natural selection can only take place if there is __ among individuals in a population.

variation

Homologous structures are similar structures that share the same basic __.

form

Vestigial structures are remnants of features that may have had __ functions in ancestors.

important