26 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a control group in an experiment?
To provide a standard against which to compare the treatment group
What is the term for the process of reviewing and critiquing scientific studies by outside experts?
Peer review
What is the purpose of statistical testing in scientific research?
To determine the significance of results
What is the term for a scientific statement that explains a set of phenomena?
Theory
What is the purpose of a double-blind method in an experiment?
To ensure both the researcher and participants are unaware of the treatment group
What is the term for a statement that describes a consistent pattern in nature?
Law
What is the term for the process of altering an experiment to improve its design?
Recreating
What is the term for a group of participants in an experiment that do not receive the treatment?
Control group
What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?
To make a prediction about the outcome of an experiment
What is the term for the process of ensuring that an experiment is conducted in a way that minimizes bias?
Blinding
What is the role of the integrating center in the body?
To process and interpret sensory information
What is the purpose of the anatomical position?
To provide a consistent frame of reference for the body
What is the definition of matter?
Anything that has mass and takes up space
What are the building blocks of matter?
Atoms
What is the role of the effector in the body?
To respond to changes in the body
What is an example of positive feedback?
Childbirth and fever
What is the primary function of valence electrons in an atom?
To interact with other atoms to form bonds
What is the term for the force of attraction between two atoms that share one or more pairs of electrons?
Covalent bond
What is the term for a molecule that breaks up into individual ions when placed in water?
Electrolyte
What is the term for the scale used to measure the level of acidity in a fluid?
pH scale
What is the term for a molecule that has a significant amount of carbon atoms within its structure?
Organic molecule
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
To perform a variety of functions in the body
What is the term for the molecule that contains information along its length for the order of amino acids needed to make proteins?
DNA
What is the term for the primary molecule used by the body to store energy released from the breakdown of carbohydrates and other compounds?
ATP
What is the term for the bond formed when an atom gains one or more electrons to achieve a full outer energy level?
Ionic bond
What is the term for the molecule that is composed of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule?
Triglyceride
Learn about the origins of the scientific method, from the mid-1500s to its modern form. Discover how pioneers like Francis Bacon and Rene Descartes pushed science into the public realm, promoting cooperation and government support. Understand the steps involved in the scientific method and its significance in data analysis and conclusion formation.
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