BIO 201 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Xyy Syndrome, Metaphase, Ectoderm
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Topics covered: introduction (chapter 1 of anatomy & physiology: the unity of form and function by saladin, 6th ed. 5: introduction, know the scientific method & why it is important, can be used to separate science from philosophy. It allows science to advance by trail and error: inductive vs. hypothetico-deductive reasoning. Inductive: basis for much of what we know, but it is weaker method, makes more assumptions to draw conclusions. Hypothetico-deductive: makes fewer assumptions; easier to falsify if untrue, know what constitutes reasonable proof in science, reliable observations, tested and confirmed repeatedly, not fabricated by an credible observation. Know the features necessary for a exact experimental design: sample size: number of people used in study. Treated: psychosomatic effects ( placebo effect ): effects the state of mind. [type text: minimize experimenter bias: prevent double-blind study, statistical testing: results due to the variable being tested, know the difference between anatomy and physiology.
