Unit 1 Flashcards
A test that separates pigments using water
Chromatography
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An instrument used to magnify cells, typically by showing light through the bottom
Compound Light Microscope
Chart with branching options to classify species.
Dichotomous Key
Examination of preserved specimens, such as frogs, to learn of their interior structures.
Dissection
Technique used to separate molecules by their size, cut by enzymes.
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Gel electrophoresis
A tool used to measure the amount of water or volume
Graduated Cylinder
A chemical that changes colour when exposed to another chemical
Indicator
Enlarging the view of something
Magnification
Quantity of matter
Mass
Tool used to find metric length
Metric ruler
A representation of something, usually by scale
Model
Chemical used to make cell structures visible
Stain
Instrument used to find mass in grams
Triple beam balance
The space an object occupies, typically length x width x height in math terms.
Volume
Decision based on data to end the experiment
Conclusion
A reference used to compare two groups. The ________ group
Control
Information gained by research or doing an experiment
Data
This variable changes accordingly to the independent variable; this one will be measured.
Dependent variable
Support for an idea, gained by experiments.
Evidence
An educated prediction, or explanation
Hypothesis
The variable that is changed to test the dependent.
Independent variable
Data collected by senses, most commonly seeing something.
Observation
The belief something is true without proper proof
Assumption
An influenced belief
Bias
Conclusions based on observations
Inference
Ideas that are bit fact based, and may be biased.
Opinion
Several scientists observe an experiment and the procedure done, and probably critique.
Peer review
An effect-less pill to give a false effect of feeling better, or at least given the item at question
Placebo
Number of subjects in an experiment, should be many.
Sample size
Application of thinking skills, and understanding how proper science is done. ___________ Literacy.
Scientific literacy
A complex science law, which is being tested by many.
Theory
