BIOL 101 1. The Scientific Method a. Scientific Method Steps i. Step 1 Make Observations: A researcher thinks of a question after making an observation of something in life. 1. Scientists observed patterns in surveys that habitual coffee drinking reduced the risk for type 2 diabetes (Yamauchi et al). ii. Step 2 Propose a hypothesis: The researcher proposes a hypothesis to describe the observation that may be true or false. 1. Coffee and caffeine reduces the development of diabetes. iii. Step 3 Test
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During the sixteenth and seventeenth century‚ the Scientific Revolution brought radical changes in people’s mind. People’s focus on idealism began to shift to rationalism and the material world; traditions were challenged by new scientific discoveries. Some scientists were supported by the state for showing the power of the nation‚ while the others were suppressed for conflicting with the ruling class. Scientific discoveries that praised the wisdom of God were welcomed by the Church‚ while those
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method using a graduated cylinder. ( Write your results here. For example) It was noted that the experimental density of water which was ___ gave a ___% error from the standard value of 1.0 g/ml. Ethanol gave a ___% error from the standard value of ___. For coconut oil‚ the error is ___ based on the standard value of ___. Rectangular block had a density of 0.856 g/ml‚ which indicates that it will float on water. The pebble had a density of 1.325 g/ ml suggesting that it will sink in water. The
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Observe‚ Observing‚ Observed‚ Observation QUESTIONS Activity 1 1) What was the “hardest to hear” sound that you recorded? (Which sound was the “softest” or “most faint” that you could still discern?) The hardest sound to hear was a siren in the distance. The most faint was kids playing‚ while the softest was the buzz of the air conditioner unit working. 2) What sounds had the highest pitch? (Say‚ a light breeze. That’s only one example) The highest pitch sound was from a motorcycle
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Writing Assignment Topic: Discuss how does the U. S. National Debt crisis affects the daily consumer. An ongoing American issue that affects every American today is the U. S. National Debt crisis. Although many of us hear about it every day on the news‚ many truly don’t know the ramifications of the very critical ongoing issue. The U.S. National debt affects consumers every day‚ in just about every imaginable way but probably most notably in Americans facing higher taxes‚ higher interest rates
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Description of Scientific Interests Environmental Technology and Energy Technology‚ the two strongly connected‚ and very much socially relevant interdisciplinary fields have inspired me a lot right from my school days. My bachelors and masters in the broad fields of Biotechnology & Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology & Bio-reaction Engineering‚ respectively‚ have prepared me well enough for pursuing further in the fields of Environmental Technology and Energy Technology. I have been very
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Why is the Criminal Justice Field important to our society? Tallahassee Community College CCJ1020-102935-20123 It is an unfortunate reality but as the economic conditions get tighter and people become more desperate‚ crime increases. The American Heritage defines justice as “The quality of being just; fairness. The principal of moral rightness and equality. The upholding of what is just especially fair treatment and due reward in accordance with honor‚ standards‚ or law. The administration
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EXPERIMENT #1: SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENT AND ERROR By: Date: 8/26/13 Objectives: The goals of the experiment are to learn how to use different types of scientific glassware and to understand the significance of precision and accuracy in scientific measurement. Procedure: No modifications were made during the experiment. Data: Data tables for the experiment are provided on attached sheet. Calculations: Table I - Table III – Table IV –
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thermal vent. How do the cells of these two organisms differ? Protist cells will contain organelles. Protist cells will contain DNA. Archaea cells will contain nuclei. Archaea cells will be larger. Question 9 of 20 What is one mechanism of evolution? Adaptation Natural selection Differential reproductive success Survival of the fittest Question 10 of 20 In his book The Origin of Species‚ Charles Darwin developed which of the following
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Why is History so important? My mom always told me “History means past‚ present‚ and future. History is part of your life‚ the meaning of your present and the plans for your future. So never forget your past in order to not lose your future.” To be honest I always thought my mom was talking about my ancestors and my entire family tree. You know when you want to know the family diseases that can be hereditary you look at your family tree; you do the same to know all the possibilities for an offspring
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