I. Identifying the Problem

What was the goal of the study done in Grand Teton National Park by Bekoff and

Wells? __________________________________________________________

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Define scientific method -- __________________________________________

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II. Gathering Information

What 3 things did Berkoff and Wells do to gather information?

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

Making observations involves gathering information by using your 5 senses. Name your

5 senses: _________________, __________________, __________________,

____________________, and __________________. (This answer is NOT in the book.)

III. Forming Hypotheses

What hypothesis did Bekoff and Wells make? ____________________________

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Define experiment -- _______________________________________________

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Describe the experiment that Bekoff and Wells performed. Write specifics about where

and how long the experiment took place. ______________________________

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What observations did Bekoff and Wells make during the summer months?

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....during the winter months? __________________________________________

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....throughout the year? ______________________________________________

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Define data -- _____________________________________________________

Did the observations that were made support or reject Bekoff and Well’s

hypothesis? _________________________________________________

What theory or general statement did Bekoff and Wells make? ______________

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Describe one thing that will be done to share the results of this study?

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Which is more accepted, more proven, and more trustworthy.... a theory or a law?

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