LABORATORY PRE-LAB 1

To unravel the mysteries of the animal kingdom, zoologists rely heavily on the ____ This systematic approach provides a framework for conducting research, testing hypotheses, and drawing conclusions based on evidence.

Steps of scientific method (7)

• Scientific observations are based on facts and can be proven. • We observe through the use of our Senses.

• Scientists ask questions to guide their investigation. • What? When? How? Where? Why? • Background research is done to determine what is already known.

• A ___ is a possible answer and explanation to your question based on knowledge, observations, and research. • must be ___

• Scientists gather and record information to test their hypothesis through ___  ____ - are the factors acting upon the samples or an animal being tested.

• ____ : the variable manipulated (changed) by the researcher to determine if it will lead to change in the dependent variable(s). • ____: what is being observed or determined.

• Data are the results of the experiment which are then interpreted to form a conclusion. • Scientists look closely at their data and ask, What does the data tell me?

• Scientists draw conclusions based on the results of the investigation which can either prove or disprove the hypothesis.