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    BIO 110 Lab 1 The Scientific Method Exercise 1 1. Based on the information in Table 2‚ the patterns I observed were that were 2ppm of Dissolved Oxygen added each time and there was 1 fish less than the amount of Dissolved Oxygen‚ then 4 fish less‚ then 3 fish less‚ then 4 fish less‚ than 5 fish less. I think that the fish can handle the amount of Dissolved Oxygen to an extent then the population falls‚ but then starts to build back up. I also think that if the population is a bigger number

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    to apply the scientific method. I observed that my tomato plants were producing less fruit each year. I then questioned some of the elements that may have affected the tomato plants and caused them to bear fewer tomatoes being a deficiency in warmth‚ water‚ or nutrients. I then selected my hypotheses that the plants were in need of more nutrients. Following my hypothesis I developed my prediction which was that my plants would bear more tomatoes if I was to replace the old soil with new soil before

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    Scientist with Their Contribution Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells‚ microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity. The first part explores how centuries of scientific and religious dogma were overturned by the earliest discoveries of the existence of cells‚ and how scientists came to realize that there was‚ literally‚ more to life than meets

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    Knowledge is something that everyone wants to acquire. But do people always seek the same knowledge? As an example‚ consider the scenario where in there is a new advertisement on mobiles shown on the television. When we look at the advertisement as a user‚ we would consider buying it while a businessman would look at it as competition. So‚ people have different opinions and therefore different people seek knowledge differently. As the quote comprehensibly puts forward the idea that till today‚ whatever

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    Copyright © 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to the purpose and process of research as applied to health care. Students will examine the role of statistics and various research methods. In addition‚ students will analyze the key elements of evidence-based research within health care. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following

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    Mini-Report: How Do Scientists Report Data? “Determination of the Empirical Formula of an Unknown Lead Oxide” By: Dr. C. Steven Joiner In this paper‚ they walk through and explain the process known as smelting. The experiment demonstrates the historical process known as smelting and could theoretically be used to determine the empirical formula of other metal oxides found in nature. This paper explains how the process of smelting and how metals can be extracted from their ores. This is because

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    organisation‚ how will you determine the most appropriate data sources to use? In this case the most suitable data source will be a desk research because this information will have already been gathered‚ analysed and reported on by other companies. It means that you will not waste time and money doing what others before you have done. 2. Why are cross checks and cross references necessary? To ensure the information is correct. Assessment activity 2 1. What tools would you use to collect

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    taste of the modern scientific technology and applications. Science and technologies are in the part of all human activities‚ from the houses that we live in‚ the food we eat‚ the cars we drive‚ and to the electronic gadgetry in almost every home that we use to remain informed and entertained. These all evidences show the blessings of scientific knowledge on humans. <br> <br>Before eighteenth century we were plunged in the depths of ignorance and unawareness of scientific knowledge. Without having an

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    Essay To what extent does the scientific method allow us to uncover truth? The scientific method consists of five steps: first‚ observing and recollecting information. Second‚ creating or formulating a hypothesis. Thirdly‚ scientists experiment‚ with the information and the observations they have made so as to reach to a conclusion‚ which is the fourth step. Finally‚ the last step consists in the communication‚ which is when you tell society about a new discovery or theory and the verification

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    types of items‚ technological devices‚ but is not the ultimate goal that is held by science. Ultimately‚ knowledge is what drives us to produce science and technology is driven to produce the manufactured goods. 2. What is the function of the scientific method? Scientists use the scientific method primarily to gain knowledge about the nature of reality. Due to the means of the scientific method‚ the structure of the atom and the composition of the stars‚ the mechanisms for growth‚ the cause of

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