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A. Definition of science
B. Inductive and deductive reasoning
C. Experimental process
D. Methods of data analysis
E. Properties of living organisms
A. Definition of Science
Science
– A way of understanding the physical universe
– Through observation and experiment
– Provides generalized explanations or models
– Makes predictions about how the universe works
B. Inductive and Deductive
Reasoning
Inductive reasoning
– Starting with specific observations of a phenomenon
– The scientist develops generalized explanations
Deductive reasoning
– Starting with a possible explanation for a
phenomenon
– The scientist tests the explanation through controlled
experimentation
C. Experimental Process
Statistical testing
– Standard deviation
– Tests for significant deviation
– Regression analysis
Graphical analysis
– Graphs
– Maps and geographic information systems
Data mining
Hazard analysis critical control points (HACCP)
E. Properties of Living Organisms
Hierarchical structural organization
– Molecular organization
• Atoms, small molecules, polymers
– Subcellular organization
• Organelles
– Cells
• The simplest structure capable of having all of the properties
of life
– Multicellular organization
• Tissues, organs, organ systems
– Ecosystem organization
• Populations, communities, biomes
E. Properties of Living Organisms
Growth and metabolism
– The ability to assimilate nonliving matter and energy
from the environment
Response and adaptation to environmental
conditions
Reproduction
Heredity
Evolution