Daryanani_Armaan Test-Introduction to Life Science Flashcards
1
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- Why is Anton van Leeuwenhoek considered the “Father of Microscopy”?
A
He was one of the first to invent the microscope
Microscopes iBooks
2
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- Observations that deal with descriptions that cannot be expressed in numbers are called…
A
Qualitative Observations
From 04. Scientific attitudes and methods in Notability
3
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- What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
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Theories have been confirmed through tests; hypothesis haven’t
Scientific Theories in iBooks
4
Q
- What is the ocular lens
A
The part of the microscope that you look through
- Microscope Usage Instructions
5
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- How is a scientist like a good detective? Use the attitudes of a scientist and the scientific method to discuss.
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Honesty - is important to be true to the data/publish date. Curiosity - leads to new questions and hypotheses.
Skepticism - Allows one to question results and re-think the hypothesis.
Open-Mindness - allows them to think outside the box and search for other answers.
Creativity - allows them to think of new ways to develop equipment and to see possibilities for new discoveries, etc.
In 04. Scientific attitudes and methods
