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
3
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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
4
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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