BIOL 101 Lecture 1: August 23, 2016
Document Summary
Two approaches to science: discovery based science- describe natural phenomena based on observations. Patters and correlations lead to formation of a hypothesis. Look at a function and apply it: hypothesis driven science-scienti c method and logic are applied to support or refute a hypothesis. Start with a question in known eld and address prediction. A hypothesis is a tentative explanation made on the basis of evidence collected. A hypothesis can be supported, but not proven. Culture of science: scientists build on what has been learned from earlier research. Conclusions may be modi ed in the future. Science is a never-ending process: anecdotal evidence. Process of science: read relevant literature, see current information on the subject of interest. !1: study peer-reviewed scienti c literature (peer review: review of an article by. Tuesday, august 23, 2016 experts before publication: forming scienti c hypothesis: Use information to formulate a scienti c hypothesis.
