Biomedical Science 1.1 Vocabulary
Exam Questions and Answers
Biomedical Science - ANSWER-The application of the principles of the natural sciences,
especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
Control Group - ANSWER-The group in an experiment where the independent variable
being tested is not applied so that it may serve as a standard for comparison against the
experimental group where the independent variable is applied.
Dependent Variable - ANSWER-The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which
the research is interested.
Experiment - ANSWER-A research study conducted to determine the effect that one
variable has upon another variable.
Forensic Science - ANSWER-The application of scientific knowledge to questions of
civil and criminal law.
Hypothesis - ANSWER-Clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment.
Independent Variable - ANSWER-The variable that is varied or manipulated by the
researcher.
Negative Control - ANSWER-Control group where conditions produce a negative
outcome. Negative control groups help identify outside influences which may be present
that were not accounted for when the procedure was created.
Personal Protective Equipment - ANSWER-Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by
an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).
Positive Control - ANSWER-Group expected to have a positive result, allowing the
researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results.
Link Method - ANSWER-Method seeking to find associations between evidence.
Investigators evaluate the scene and then proceed through the area in a systematic and
logical fashion. Based on the notion that one type of evidence leads to another. Works
with large and small indoor and outdoor crime scenes.
Line (Strip) Method - ANSWER-Used on large, outdoor crime scenes. Members of the
search team our arranged at regular intervals, usually arm's length, and then proceed to
search along straight lines.
Exam Questions and Answers
Biomedical Science - ANSWER-The application of the principles of the natural sciences,
especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
Control Group - ANSWER-The group in an experiment where the independent variable
being tested is not applied so that it may serve as a standard for comparison against the
experimental group where the independent variable is applied.
Dependent Variable - ANSWER-The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which
the research is interested.
Experiment - ANSWER-A research study conducted to determine the effect that one
variable has upon another variable.
Forensic Science - ANSWER-The application of scientific knowledge to questions of
civil and criminal law.
Hypothesis - ANSWER-Clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment.
Independent Variable - ANSWER-The variable that is varied or manipulated by the
researcher.
Negative Control - ANSWER-Control group where conditions produce a negative
outcome. Negative control groups help identify outside influences which may be present
that were not accounted for when the procedure was created.
Personal Protective Equipment - ANSWER-Specialized clothing or equipment, worn by
an employee for protection against infectious materials (as defined by OSHA).
Positive Control - ANSWER-Group expected to have a positive result, allowing the
researcher to show that the experimental set up was capable of producing results.
Link Method - ANSWER-Method seeking to find associations between evidence.
Investigators evaluate the scene and then proceed through the area in a systematic and
logical fashion. Based on the notion that one type of evidence leads to another. Works
with large and small indoor and outdoor crime scenes.
Line (Strip) Method - ANSWER-Used on large, outdoor crime scenes. Members of the
search team our arranged at regular intervals, usually arm's length, and then proceed to
search along straight lines.
