PBS Unit 1.1.1-1.1.2

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Biomedical Science

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The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.

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control group

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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.

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dependent variable

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The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.

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experiment

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A research study conducted to determine the effect that one variable has upon another variable.

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forensic science

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The application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law.

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hypothesis

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Clear prediction of the anticipated results of an experiment.

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independent variable

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The variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Protective equipment that blocks exposure to a pathogen or a hazardous material.

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citation

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A written reference to a specific work (book, article, dissertation, report, musical composition, etc.) by a particular author or creator which identifies the document in which the work may be found.

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documentation

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The act of creating citations to identify resources used in writing a work.