ANTH 2051 Chapter : ANTH 2051 The Sambia Ch. 4
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Inductive vs. deductive reasoning- inductive- generalization is created from many observations; ex. Cell theory arises from many observations that indicate a cellular basis for life. Deductive- process of generalizing hypothesis based on well-supported generalization; ex. Based on cell theory, any new organism would be expected to be composed of cells. Theory- a general explanation for important phenomena; extensively tested, can be proven. Homeostasis- maintenance of relatively constant internal conditions; body temp. , water balance. Metabolism- sum total of all the chemical reactions needed for like; energy. Autotroph & heterotroph- auto: make their own food; hetero: eat others. Mutation- errors in copying; excessive dna; required for things to evolve. Biodiversity- many different habitats in an area coupled with evolutionally adaptive processes produce a variety of species; humans contribute: know the steps of the scientific method and be able to use fleming"s study as example. Bacteria don"t like mold: know the difference between a scientific theory and the everyday use of theory.
