Study Guide for the Chapter 1 Biology Test
Key Terms to Know:
Evolution:
Development:
Adaptation:
Reproduction:
Environment:
Homeostasis:
Stimulus:
Response:
Data:
Experiment:
Theory:
Dependent and Independent Variable:
Control
Scientific Method:
Hypothesis:
2. Consider the hypothesis: If you break a mirror then you will have 7 years bad luck.
Why is this hypothesis not based on science?
3. Compare and contrast quantitative research and descriptive or qualitative research.
4. Compare and contrast stimulus and response.
5. List and explain the main characteristics used to identify oak trees or hummingbirds as living
things.
6. Identify the characteristics of life illustrated in pictures 1 through 4
You should also be able to :
 Convert measurements using the King Henry Staircase
 Read and evaluate a scientific experiment including identifying the dependent and
independent variables