Foundations of Scientific Research


 

Bole, Jonas, Miyazaki, & Noto

978-1-878437-64-8

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This text provides an excellent introduction to the scientific method–the process by which scientists approach questions about nature–and provides students with a firm understanding of how science works. Students are given a base from which to explore interesting and complex questions.

 

 

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Introduction

Acknowledgements

BIO 150 General Lab Information

Labs

Lab 1 — The Termite Wrangler: An Introduction to the Scientific Method

Lab 2 — Applying Steps of the Scientific Method: Fast Plant Experiments

Lab 3 — Exploring Scientific Literature with Case Studies

Lab 4 — Interpreting Information with Graphs

Lab 5 — New Tool Strategy

Lab 6 — Analysis of Fast Plant Result and Researching Scientific Literature

Lab 7 — Mitosis and Meiosis: Fundamentals of Growth and Reproduction

Lab 8 — Mendelian Genetics

Lab 9 — Understanding the Process of Evolution: The Curious Case of the Evolving Paper Moths

Lab 10 — Amplification of Human DNA Using PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

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