e. Drawing conclusions from experimentation provides opportunity for

revision and peer review. In your own words, explain why it is important to
include revision in this process.
2. Introduction to Ecology
a. What is Biology?
i. ____________ is the science that defines life.
ii. Many branches of biology exist
iii. Examples:
b. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their
______________________.
c. Ecology includes the study of individuals, populations, communities,
ecosystems, and the ___________________.
d. Levels of Ecological Organization
i. Individual
● A single organism.
● Example: A single ___________ in a forest.
ii. Population
● A group of individuals of the same species living in the
same area.
● Example: A population of _____________ in a pond.
iii. Community:
● All the populations of different species that live and
interact in an area.
● Example: The community of plants, animals, and
microorganisms in a ________________.
iv. Ecosystem:
● A community of living organisms and their nonliving
environment.1

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e. Including revision in the process of drawing conclusions from experimentation is crucial because it encourages critical evaluation and improvement of ideas and methodologies. When researchers share their findings with peers, they receive feedback that can highlight potential flaws, biases, or limitations in their work. This collaborative review fosters a more accurate understanding of the results and helps refine hypotheses or experimental designs. Overall, revision promotes scientific rigor and advances knowledge by ensuring that conclusions are well-supported and reliable.

  1. Introduction to Ecology

a. What is Biology? i. Biology is the science that defines life. ii. Many branches of biology exist. iii. Examples: Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Ecology.

b. Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment.

c. Ecology includes the study of individuals, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere.

d. Levels of Ecological Organization i. Individual ● A single organism. ● Example: A single tree in a forest. ii. Population ● A group of individuals of the same species living in the same area. ● Example: A population of frogs in a pond. iii. Community: ● All the populations of different species that live and interact in an area. ● Example: The community of plants, animals, and microorganisms in a wetland. iv. Ecosystem: ● A community of living organisms and their nonliving environment.

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