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Lab Exam 1
lab 1- lab skills
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
10/02/2011

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scientific method
Definition
methods of investigation, identifying a problem and a tentative explanation or solution
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hypothesis
Definition
tentative explanation or solution which is based on limited observations
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data
Definition
what is collected and analyzed after testing. Data may be qualitative or quantitative
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qualitative
Definition
descriptive
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quantitative
Definition
based upon measurements
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independent variable
Definition
a factor that is not constant in an controlled experiment
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dependent variable
Definition
the factor that is affected if the independent variable is altered
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control
Definition
standard, provide reference against which the results of experiments can be compared
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tera
Definition
10^12
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giga
Definition
10^9
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mega
Definition
10^6
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kilo
Definition
10^3
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hecto
Definition
10^2
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deka
Definition
10^1
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deci
Definition
10^-1
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centi
Definition
10^-2
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milli
Definition
10^-3
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micro
Definition
10^-6
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nano
Definition
10^-9
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pico
Definition
10^-12
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name 4 kinds of volumetric glassware
Definition
-beaker
-graduated cylinder
-erlenmeyer flask
-pipette
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K=?
Definition
C+273
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C=?
Definition
F-32/1.8
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F=?
Definition
(C x 1.8)+ 32
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what is the boiling point of pure water?
Definition
100 degrees celsius
212 degrees F
373 degrees K
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normal human body temp?
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37 degrees C
98.6 degrees F
310 degrees K
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Freezing point of pure water?
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0 degrees C
32 degrees F
273 degrees K
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Absolute zero?
Definition
-273 degrees C
-459.4 degrees F
-0 degrees K
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