General Biology 1/1.1 Scientific Method

"This learning object covers six steps of the scientific method: 1) Observation, 2) Question, 3) Hypothesis, 4) Prediction, 5) Experiment, and 6) Revise and Repeat. Included are details explaining each step and example questions for each step along with scientific theory. The characteristics of the scientific theory further explain the details of the systematically organized knowledge of principles and procedures used to analyze, predict, or explain a class of phenomena. When you have completed your review of the module, try the self-assessment to check your knowledge. This learning object is part 1 of 24 parts that comprise the General Biology 1 course. This grant product was created by the Community College Consortium for Bioscience Credentials and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. "
Date:
2015-05-05
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Institution:
Forsyth Technical Community College
Project Name:
C3BC
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 2
Subjects:
Biology, scientific, method, observation, hypothesis, prediction, theory

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
N/A
Industry Sector:
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)
Occupation:
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (26)
Credit Type:
  • None
Credential Type:
  • None
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
16 Hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
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Other
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Course Note:
General Biology l

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FT/C3BC
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