Cernunnos

FORMAT: Multiple choice questions and Statistic Problems.
1. Review the steps in the scientific method.
2. Understand the terms: null, working and alternative hypotheses.
3. Be familiar with the difference between a hypothesis and a theory.
4. Be familiar with the deductive and inductive logics.
5. Be familiar that Antiseptics are anti-microbial chemicals, generally mild and used to clean living surfaces. Disinfectants are also anti-microbial chemicals generally toxic and used only to clean nonliving surfaces.
6. Be familiar with some common house hold disinfectants and antiseptics.
7. What are the major benefits and drawbacks of Microbes in the environment?
8. Know the terms: independent, dependent, experiment group, control and controlled variables.
9. Why is it important to test one independent variable at a time?
10. List the major reasons why redesigning Disinfectant Experiment was necessary?
11. What kind of adjustment was placed in the redesigned Exp to correct the problem?
12. What do we mean when we say a well-designed experiment should be “reproducible”?
13. Do all experiments require a control group? Why or why not?
14. Review the answers to the summary questions on page 12.
15. Review All Experiments we did in the lab.
16. Who developed the metric or SI (International System of units)?
17. Why the SI unit is considered a better choice for scientists & scientific data?
18. Be familiar with length, mass, time, temperature and volume base units in the metric system.
19. Absolute Zero occurs at 0 Kelvin. How would you describe absolute 0 temperature?
20. Be familiar with base temperatures in Celsius: such as freezing, boiling water, Normal body temperature, room temperatures as references.
21. What is the difference between the terms mass and weight of an object?
22. Be familiar with the devices/equipment used during the measurement lab (page 14-15)
23. Understand the relationship between a population and a sample population.
24. Understand the terms: average (mean), variance and SD of Sample population.
25. What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative data?
26. Know when to apply the T- and the Chi- square statistics.
27. Practice and review all the assigned stat problems.
28. Be familiar with your calculator (FX 260 Casio)
* The T and X2 (Chi square) Statistic test Formulas are provided.
* A copy of Critical Value tables will be given (page 34).
* Bring your Fx 260 Casio calculator; other types of Calculators are not permitted!
* Nobody is allowed to borrow calculator during the Exam!
* Remember: Bring your own Calculator J
* Bring #2 pencils to bubble your answers for the multiple choice questions.