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Project Alpha involved two young magicians who convinced researchers at a university laboratory that they had genuine psychic powers. The researchers tested them for three years before the magicians revealed the deception. Analyze what this case reveals about why scientists need to guard against deception in parapsychology research, and explain what precautions could have prevented the researchers from being fooled.

What is the key difference between a biased sample and a sample that is simply too small?

Which of the following arguments is VALID but UNSOUND?

Benjamin Franklin investigated Franz Mesmer’s claims about “animal magnetism” by blindfolding subjects and telling them they were being magnetized when they weren’t. The subjects still reported feeling the effects. What did this experiment demonstrate?

A historian claims that ancient aliens built the pyramids. When archaeologists present evidence of Egyptian construction techniques, tools, and worker villages, the historian argues that the aliens disguised their work to look like human construction. What problem does this response create for the alien hypothesis?

If you increase the concentration of hydroxyl ions (OH-) by 10x in a solution the pH will ___________________

What is the magnification of the low power objective (using the microscopes in the BSC1010C lab)?

A solution that resists changes in pH when acid or alkali is added to it is the definition of what word?

What is the surface area of cell that is 5 units by 5 units by 5 units (Length/Width/Height) in units squared?

A nurse is caring for an 18-year-old client who is 7 days postoperative following a kidney transplant. Physical Examination Patient report of “flank pain” Kidneys equal in size upon palpation Patient appearance of “Lethargy” Diagnostic Results Urinary output: (per foley catheter): 26 mL/hr Creatinine: 2.4 mg/dL  (0.5 to 1.3 mg/dL) BUN: 18 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)  Potassium: 5.1 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L) Fasting blood glucose: 102 mg/dL (74 to 106 mg/dL) Vital Signs Temp: 38.9° C (102° F) HR: 100/min RR: 22/min BP: 150/92 mm Hg ** Please select “YES” to the findings that require immediate follow-up. Otherwise, select “NO”. ** 1) Urinary output (Yes/No) 2) Blood creatinine level (Yes/No) 3) Temperature (Yes/No) 4) BUN (Yes/No) 5) Energy level (Yes/No) 6) Kidney Assessment (Yes/No) 7) Blood Pressure (Yes/No) 8) Report of Pain (Yes/No) 9) Blood Glucose (Yes/No)