Biomedical Science Unit 1 Exam Questions with Latest Update

Biomedical Science Unit 1 Exam
Questions with Latest Update
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

reliable experiment - ANSWER-experiment in which another researcher can perform the
exact same experiment and generate similar results

valid experiment - ANSWER-experiment in which the results accurately describe the
real world

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

rigor mortis - ANSWER-the stiffening of the muscles that occurs shortly after death

lividty - ANSWER-the pooling of blood