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biology, scientific method, experimental design, SI, microalgae

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what is biology? the study of life
what are the steps in the scientific method? 1. ask a question 2. Form a hypothesis 3. do an experiment 4. draw conclusions 5. communicate results
what is a variable? anything that may affect the outcome of an experiment
what is an independent variable? the variable that is being tested
what is a dependent variable? the possible result from testing the independent variable
what is a control group? the group the gets the normal condition
what is an experimental group? the group that is being tested
in the SI system what is the measurement of: length, volume, mass, time and temperature? length: meter volume: liter mass: gram time: seconds temperature: kelvin
what is the order in SI conversion? kilo- hecto- deca- (base) deci- centi- milli-
why do we use SI units in science? 1. scientists want to compare answers in the the units they want and there are different units so they need to make sure they are accurate...? 2. makes sense 3. easier to communicate world-wide 4. easy to work with 5. NO MISTAKES!!
why grow micro algae?? 1. new fuel sorce 2. decreases the amount of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere 3. can make other products like food and medicine not reliant on fossil fuels
what is scientific theory? an explanation of observations or events based on knowledge gained from many experiments
what is scientific law? describes a pattern or event that occurs and it always true
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