★ Must-know
Further detail
★ Must-know
An observation can lead researchers to ask why a natural occurrence is happening.
The research began when someone noticed that grass was growing taller in one location than in another.
Further detail
Observation of unequal grass growth → question about its cause
1. What does the term biology literally mean?
2. How can an observation contribute to scientific research?
3. Which approach best describes scientific methodology when investigating a natural occurrence?
What does the term Biology literally mean?
The study of life.
What does scientific methodology involve?
Using an organized approach to investigate natural occurrences.
What started the research about grass growth differences?
Noticing taller grass in one location than another.
What can an observation cause researchers to ask?
Why a natural occurrence is happening.
What distinguishes an inference from a hypothesis?
An inference is generally not testable, while a hypothesis is a testable prediction.
What must a hypothesis about grass growth predict?
A measurable or testable factor explaining the natural occurrence.
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