BSC2010 Lab Exam 1 Comprehensive Studyguide
Section I – The Scientific Process
Laboratory Procedure 1 (A, B, C, D, E)
Steps to the Scientific Method
Observation
Hypothesis
Experiment
Revision of Hypothesis
Conclusion
Further Experimentation
Theorize
Aspects of Scientific Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Utilizes specific instances to a generalized conclusion
Deductive Reasoning
Utilizes general principles that are known to be true to form a conclusion
Developing a hypothesis
If, then
Must be testable/replicable
Must be realistic
Developing tests for a Hypothesis
Independent Variable (Revolves around Hypothesis)
Dependent Variable
Control(s)
Types of Data
Qualitative Data
Revolves around numerical data/numbers
Quantitative Data
Revolves around visual cues/observations
Drawing Conclusions
Conclusions are drawn from the accuracy of experimental outcomes
Section II – The Microscope and pH and Buffers
Laboratory Procedure 2 (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)
Identify the parts of a light microscope
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, Know the rules for protection of a microscope
Carry the microscope from the base, never from the arm alone
Clean the eyepiece before and after use
Glass slides are fragile be careful
Use the microscope and prepare wet-mount slides
Take a slide, put the specimen on the slide
Drop ONE DROP of distilled water on the slide, and put the slide cover on top
Estimate the size of objects using the microscope
Compare a Dissecting Microscope and a Light (Compound) Microscope
Dissecting Microscope
Dissection Microscopes have two eyepieces, which allows for a 3-D view.
Light Microscope
Identify what Magnification of Objective Lens is being used
Look on the magnification on the objective pieces
Define Magnification and Resolution
Magnification
The level of detail one can see a specimen
Resolution
The size of the field of view
Know the relationship between Numerical Aperture (NA) and Resolution
Value (R)
The higher the NA value, the lower the R value.
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