Parker_Roth Introduction To Life Science

Question 1

6. Using one or more of your senses to gather information is called?
A. Observing
B. Predicting 
C. Classifying
D. Inferring

Answer 1

C. Classifying

04. Scientific method and inquiry

Question 2

27. If a specimen appears slightly blurry, what should you do first?
A. Move the slide around the stage
B. Adjust the fine focus knob
C. Adjust the fine course knob
D. Adjust the ocular lens

Answer 2

B. Adjust the fine focus knob

06. Microscope usage and instructions

Question 3

46. What on the microscope can increase or decrease the amount of light for viewing the slide?

Answer 3

H. Diaphragm

06. Microscope usage and instructions.

Question 4

50. How is a scientist like a good detective? Use the attitudes of a scientist and the scientific method to discuss.

Answer 4

Scientist is like a detective because both have the attitudes of a scientist and use the scientific method. Honesty is important to be true to the data and the publish date/results. Curiosity- leads to new questions and hypotheses. Skepticism - allows one to question results and re-think the hypothesis. Open mindedness 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.
04. Scientific Methods and Inquiry

Question 5

47. What is The part that holds then lens that you look through?

Answer 5

Body tube/eye piece

06. Microscope Usage Instructions