Hypothesis and Theory's
Observation vs. inference and Cell Theory
Pseudo science and Microscopes
Characteristics of valid science vs. Pseudoscience
Looking for Errors in an Experimental Design
100

(1) "Controlled" experiments only have ______ independent variable. 

(2) The independent variable "______" or causes a change in the dependent variable.

(1) independent 

(2) AFFECTS the dependent variable

100

What did Schwann (Swan) prove?

Hint: Graceful ANIMAL that floats on water.

ANIMALS are made of cells

100

You cant _______ pseudo science claims through scientific experimentation.

TEST

100
Valid science has certain qualities. It must be _______ by other scientists.

Testable / Repeatable 

100

When checking for "validity" in experimental design, always make sure there is ___________.

A CONTROL group

200

What should you do if your experimental results DON'T match your Hypothesis (prediction)?

You need to change your hypothesis and then RETEST

200

What did Schleiden prove? 

Hint: If you step on slimy PLANTS, you'll go schlidden! 

PLANTS are made of cells

200

How do you calculate TOTAL magnification in a compound Light microscope?

Total Magnification = Eyepiece x objective 

10x x 40x = 400x

200

In a valid scientific trial, you can make _________.

Real-time Observations

200

The control Group __________ the independent variable!

DOESN'T RECIEVE 

300

A "Theory" is a more formalized Hypothesis because it has been ______ and _______.

Tested repeatedly and theirs NO conflicting  

300

An "Observation" is a simple statement of "_________". There is NO personal ____ or_____ form the observer.

FACT!!, interpretations, and feelings

300

You CANT _______ the things that pseudo science claims to be true.

Observe
300

In a valid experimental trial, you can _______ and ________ the results.

Quantify and measure observable results 

300

The dependent variable reacts to or is affected by the __________.

Independent variable

400

A "Theory": ________

Explains WHY something is happening

400

(1) An "inference" makes _____________ about a given set of FACTUAL observations.

(2) What are some "bug words" used when giving an inference?


(1) A ballsy conclusion 

(2) It "seems" to be, I "think", I "feel"

400

Pseudo science is not ________; you don't always see the same outcome.

REPEATABLE

400

                              VERSES:

Pseudo Science is based on personal ________ and _______.

Thoughts and feelings

400

Always make sure that there is AT LEAST 1 group that __________.

DOESN'T get the independent variable (control)

500

A "Theory" can NEVER become ______. This is because __________

A law and Theories can't be observed "real time" / can't take observational data in current time. 

500

What are the 3 tenets of cell theory?

1- All living things are made up of cells 

2- Cells serve as most basic units of structure and function

3- Cells come from pre-existing cells

500

1- Compounds light Microscope:

When would i use this microscope?

You would use this to study cell structures

500

                                  VERSES:

Pseudo Science can't be _______ or________

Measured or quantified 

500

If you conducting a survey, make sure that the people that get surveyed are free from any ___________. 

BIAS!