BIO 1103 Lecture: Scientific Method

  • observation

  • question

  • hypothesis

  • experiment

    • predictions

    • conduct with controls

  • analyze results

  • conclusions

    • prediction met?

    • hypothesis supported?

  • communicate findings!

Hypothesis vs Prediiction

  • Hypothesis: broad, can be tested with many different kinds of experiments.

  • Prediction:

Scientific Method and Experimental Design (9/4/25)

  • cognitive bias

    • anthropomorphism - attributing human characteristics to other animals