Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 1, Problem 1PL

To explain biological phenomena, scientists use a technique called

  1. the scientific method.
  2. the scientific law.
  3. conclusions.
  4. measurements.

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Introduction:

The scientific method is a series of different steps that can be used to collect knowledge about different biological phenomena. This technique involves five different methods. It starts with making observations, asking questions, formulating a hypothesis, carrying out an experiment, analyzing data, and creating a conclusion. Scientific experiments are examples of the scientific method.

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The correct answer is option (a) the scientific method.

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Explanation/justification for the correct answer:

Option (a).The scientific method. The scientific method is used to collect evidence in an experiment related to the hypothesis that supports or contradicts the theory. It is a technique that involves a series of steps to experiment. So, the correct answer is option (a)

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (b).Scientific law. The scientific law explains observations in the form of a verbal statement or a mathematical equation. It is different from the hypothesis and based on observation only. So, this is an incorrect option.

Option (c).Conclusions. Conclusions are a summary of the experiment. For a cause-effect experiment, the conclusion predicts whether the result of the experiment supports the hypothesis or not. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (d).Measurements. Measurements are a collection of quantitative data that describe the property of an object. Measurements are part of the scientific method. So, this is an incorrect answer.

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