Intro to AP BIo
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Biology [1]
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Biology [2]
Introduction to AP Biology DHSHS 2010-2011 Chapter #1 (notes) SCIENTIFIC METHOD: A SYSTEM OF ASKING QUESTIONS, DEVELOPING EXPLANATIONS, AND TESTING THOSE EXPLANATIONS AGAINST THE REALITY OF THE NATURAL WORLD. ?IF I THROW A BALL UP WHAT WILL HAPPEN? (EXPERIENCE) ?IF I THROW A BALL UP 8 METERS, IT WILL TAKE HOW LONG TO COME DOWN? (EXPERIMENT) STATE A PROBLEM HYPOTHESIS TEST (EXPERIMENT) DRAW CONCLUSIONS (ANALYZE) The Method of Science: All science is based on two assumptions and a method. Assumptions: - There is a universe that is independent of the human mind - The human mind can understand the universe to some extent.