Vocab 16-21 Flashcards

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Quantitive Data

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numbers obtained by counting or measuring

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Qualitative Data

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descriptions of what our senses detect; involve characteristics that can not be measured

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Theory

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well-tested explanation that unites a broad range of observations and hypotheses, enabling scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations

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Bias

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a personal point of new for, or against, something

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Magnification

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how much the image is enlarged

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Resolution

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the ability of a microscope to distinguish detail

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