collecting and analyzing data‚ and drawing conclusions. Key Terms 1. Science- organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world 2. Observation- the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful‚ orderly way 3. Inference- an interpretation based on what scientists already know 4. Hypothesis- a scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested 5. Controlled Experiment- an experiment where only one variable changes 6. Independent Variable-
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Biology – Chapter 1 Study Guide The goal of science is to try to understand the world around us. Scientists often work in groups so they can exchange data‚ which is extremely important in the study of science. Understanding of science and the scientific approach is essential to intelligent decision making because it would make scientists make reasonable decisions and conclusions. A control is the experiment set-up not containing any independent variable. Analyzing data and drawing
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Organizational Behavior – “The systematic study of the actions and attitudes that people exhibit in organizations.” Goal is to explain‚ predict‚ and shape human behavior. What is an organization? Two or more ppl Coordinated social unit Common goal Formal Goals Section 2 – Strategy and Strategic Organizational Behavior Human Relations Movement – shift to beginning to care about ppl in workpla Increasing # of studies focusing on “human” factor Hawthrone Studies – under what conditions are people
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ENG 4823 7 October 2013 Study Guide Américo Paredes (b 1915-1999)- Mexican American Folklorist‚ poet‚ teacher‚ and writer. Reading: Hammon and the Beans (1994). Getting an Oboe for Joe (1994). Literary Tradition: Fiction‚ Folklore‚ and History. Collection (Poetry and Folklore): With His Pistol in His Hand (1958). Collection (Novel): George Washington Gómez (1990). Recognition: Guggenheim Fellowship 1962‚ Charles Frankel Prize 1989. (Pearson 402-403‚ Class Discussion) Satire- a literacy text
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EXAM I Fundamentals of Speech COMM. 1110 Multiple Choice: 1. Communication is a process that requires shared: 2. The model of communication that views communication in the most complex manner is the ______________________ model. 3. The _________________ states that “we are more likely to remember the first and last items conveyed orally in a series of items than the items in between.” 4. A speaker who is ethnocentric believes: 5. Which communication
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Biology Study Guide Uses of Sponges-possess no symmetry and take on a variety of shapes. They’ve got 2 layers of cells that are separated by a thin‚ jellylike substance. Outer layer-epidermis‚ and jellylike substance-mesenchyme. Morphology of Molluscs-they have a soft body they are more fragile. They also have more difficulty to support their bodies in terrestrial environments or to fixate to substrates in aquatic habitats. Many species solve these problems by secreting a calcareous carapace
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Emma Fried 10/16/11 UH III AP Biology Biology Textbook- Chapter 3-Water and the Fitness of the Environment (pages 41-51) POLAR-The opposite ends of the molecule have opposite charges **attraction between polar molecules **hydrogen bonding orders molecules into structural organization Non-Polar-Substances that are hydrophobic/water fearing. They do not dissolve well and cannot bond. They share electrons perfectly‚ therefore have no difference in charge. Ex: oil‚ gum‚ wax‚ sand‚ plastic
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selection‚ mutation‚ gene flow‚ genetic drift Lendius – father of taxonomy 3 different effects of selection: Stabalizing – ex. Birth weight Disruptive – Striped guppies (b/c their parents were diff. colors) are not able to camouflage Directional – peacock’s tail‚ female peacock will choose to mate with male with best/most colorful tail. But a tail too extravagent could harm against predators Evolutionary Developmental - A large amount of genetic material is shared by a variety of species
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Part B - Case study: Laura learns a lesson Laura was newly promoted to section head when Molly‚ the section receptionist‚ handed in her resignation pending the birth of her first child. Upon receiving the resignation‚ Laura rang a colleague‚ Amy‚ to say that she wanted her to replace Molly as soon as Molly left. Laura then contacted the HR Department to advise them she wanted to appoint Amy to replace Molly. The HR Department advised that all job vacancies must be advertised externally and that
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STUDY GUIDE LECTURE EXAM 3 CHAPTER 11 Functions and Divisions of the Nervous System 1. List the basic functions of the nervous system. 2. Explain the structural and functional divisions of the nervous system. Histology of Nervous Tissue 3. List the types of neuroglia and cite their functions. 4. Define neuron‚ describe its important structural components‚
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