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5973928127Noam chomskyHumans are build in to learn grammar rules0
5973928128SyntaxOrdering words in a sentence1
5973928129SemanticsMeaning of the sound2
5974088870Memory construction errorsKeep thinking about memories and it keeps getting more wrong3
5974094140Miss information and imagining effectIncorporating miss leading information into one's memory of an event4
5974099633Storage decayEvbinghau's forgetting curve (course of forgetting)5
5974166597Primacy effectRemembering first thing on the list6
5974196417Explicit memoryThink hippocampus and frontal lobe7
5974200675Implicit memoryThink cerebellum and basal ganglia (involved in Motor movement)8
5974224933AutomaticImplicit9
5974227185EffortfulExplicit10
5974388629George Miller7+-2 (short term capacity)11
5974424136IconicSensory memory of visual stimuli12
5974427171EchonicSensory memory of auditory stimuli13
5974801047BF SkinnerOperant chamber\ skinner box14
5974804984ThorndikeRewarded behavior is likely to happen again(law of effect )15
5974814960Operant conditioningAssociated with consequences and rewords16
5974930302PavlovDog experiment17

AP Final Flashcards

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9862684432capillariesconnect the smallest arteries to the smallest veins0
9862689467veinsreturn blood to the heart1
9862694940arteriescarry blood away from the heart2
9862698721venulessmallest veins, collect blood from the capillaries, thin walls exchange fluid with surrounding tissue3
9862724308role of conducting arteriesbody's largest arteries, expand w blood, recoild when ventricles relax (aorta, pulmonary)4
9862738727tunica intima is smooth bcit needs to keep blood flowing freely5
9862747788order of vessels in the arterial and venous systemconducting arties (biggest), distributing arteries, arterioles (smallest arteries), capillaries, venules (smallest veins, collect blood from capillaries), medium sized veins (forearm), large veins (vena cava, and pulmonary)6
9862770539where is resistance the greatest in circulation?capillaries-large cross-section7
9862799229filtrationwhen pressure pushes a substance from one are of greater pressure to an area of lower pressure, such as when an area of greater pressure in the capillary pushes plasma and dissolved nutrients through the capillary wall and into the surrounding fluid8
9862834998coronary arteries arise fromascending aorta9
9862853231capillary beds and osmotic pressurewaste products would remain in the fluid in capillary bed is osmotic pressure, end was equal to pressure10
9862888604which arteries supply blood to the braininternal and external carotid arteries and vertebral arteries11
9862896331arteries used to assess HRradial12
9862903243superior vena cavareceives blood from shoulder, head, and arms13
9862908728inferior vena cavabelow the heart14
9862920301route of blood flow through pulmonary circulationleft atrium to pulmonary arteries to lobule arteries to lobule veins to pulmonary veins to left ventricle15
9862938531portal system of circulationveins from digestive system and spleen send blood through hepatic portal vein to the liver, removing excess glucose, toxins and bacteria before going back to heart (2 networks of capillary beds before returning to the heart)16
9862975897what effects blood flow velocitycardiac output, vessel diameter, blood volume resistance, cross section17
9862993169diastolic pressurepressure when contracted18
9862998141systolic pressurepressure when relaxed19
9863004424pressure gradientblood flows bc of difference in pressure between 2 structures20
9863015234pressure greatest inaorta21
9863018784pressure lowest incapillaries22
9863022551peripheral resistancethe opposition to flow resulting from friction of moving blood against vessel walls. the greater the pressure the higher the blood pressure. increased BP=increased friction23
9863042776cardiac ouputhow much blood pumped24
9863047757blood volumehow much blood total25
9863053090resistancepressure differences26
9863058515vasodilationlower BP- blood flow to tissues27
9863067408vasoconstrictionhigher BP- less blood flow to tissues28
9863071159medullaBP control (parasympathetic impulses)29
9863087650characteristics of lymphatic vesselsthin walls and valves to prevent backflow, epithelial cells. cells overlap loosely, allowing gaps to exist between the cells. carry fluid in one direction only, away from the tissues30
9863108488T lymphocytes found inthymus and red bone marrow31
9863114164thymusmediastinum, place for b and t lymphocytes to mature32
9863122328spleenULQ, immunity, destruction of old RBCs, blood storage, hematopoises, largest lymphatic organ33
9863138396lymph nodesback of throat (tonsils), guard against pathogens, located along vessels, and filter impurities34
9863167552mucous membrane of the respiratory tractrepels pathogens by producing mucous that traps pathogens35
9863176240sentinel lymph nodefirst node reached by cancer36
9863179265interferonprotein released from virus infected cells that help protect from other invasions37
9863191484complementa group of proteins in the blood that participate in non specific immunity38
9863208599specific immunityyour body retains a memory of a pathogen after destroying it the first time39
9863219916active immunitybody makes t cells and antibodies against a disease as a result of a vaccination40
9863231432natural active immunitybody produces antibodies or t cells after being exposed to a specific antigen41
9863252252igAfound in breast milk and mucous membranes42
9863255473igDblood43
9863259019igEallergies44
9863259020igGmost abundant45
9863262523igMprimary immune response, aggutination of incompatible blood types46
9863282098eytotoxic t cellssupport the attack by secreting the chemical interleukins47
9863290440helper t cellsattack, punch hole making it burst48
9863442320membrane attack complexa group of proteins that embed themselves into the bacterium plasma membrane in ring like circles, punching a hole in the bacterium49
9863470567feverpromotes activity of inteferon, elevated body temp inhibits reproduction of bacteria and viruses50
9863515861immature erythrocytereticulocyte51
9863522579erythropoietinsstimulate new RBCs52
9863528951red bone marrow found in adultsends of long bones and flat irregluar bones53
9863539259what is crucial for hemoglobin synthesisrich in iron54
9863549096what causes an increase in number of reticulocyteslow O255
9863551891life cycle of RBC120 days56
9863563461during hemoglobin recycling, heme is broken down intoiron ( bone marrow) and bilirubin (intestines)57
9863598605lypmphatic (hemopoietic tissue)found in red bone marrow58
9863608112stages of blood clot formationvascular spasm, platelet plug, blood clot59
9863616205A carriesA antigen60
9863616206B carriesB antigen61
9863619677AB carriesAB antigen62
9863619678O carriesno antigens63
9863631334route of cardiac conductioncardiac impulses in SA node to interatrial bundle of conducting fibers conducts impulses to L atriu,, atriae contract, impulses travel to AV node, ventricles fill w blood, impulse speeds up, travels down bundle of His (AV bundle), R and L bundle branches, purkinje fibers conduct impulses throughout both muscles of both ventricles and contracts64
9863710633automaticityunique ability of the cardiac muscle to contract without nervous stimualtion65
9863735259what chamber of the heart has the thickest wallsleft ventricle66
9863746361what does persistent tachycardia effect cardiac outputcardiac output increases, pumps more blood67
9863760898SA node60-80 bpm68
9863775375AV node40-60 bpm69
9863778464purkinje fibers20-40 bpm70
9863818432cardiac cycleseries of events that occur from the beginning of one heart beat to the beginning of the next (systole and diastole)71
9863832802coronary arteries supply blood toventricles72
9863839807what does a stenotic aortic valve increaseblood flow through valve and increases chance for heart murmur/failure73
9863862769endocardiumlines chambers, covers valves (innermost layer)74
9863870679myocardiummiddle layer, cardiac muscle, thickness, performs work75
9863879082epicardium1st layer, covers heart surface, visceral layer, squamous epithelial cells76
9863902213phases of the cardiac cyclepassive ventricular filling to atrial systole to isovolumetic contraction to ventricular ejection to isovolumetric ventricular relaxation77
9863913716ejection fractionthe % of blood volume the ventricles eject, 60-80%78
9863921537MI caused byblocked blood flow by blood clot or fatty deposit (heart attack)79
9955752511where is air warmed and moistenedthe nasal cavity80
9955759336describe the three functions of the larynxprevent fluid/food from entering the trachea air passageway between pharynx and trachea produce sound81
9955773190what is the purpose of mucus in the nasal cavitycollect dust82
9955779973what is the function of vestibular folds in the larynxcloses glottis during swallowing liquid out of airway83
9955786867what is inside the pleural cavityfluid84
9955791064what is responsible for pulmonary ventilationdiaphragm85
9955798643what is alveoli and their functionair sacs in the lungs- gas exchange86
9955805751why do you have variation of pressure of the gasesproper exchange for CO2 and O287
9955814340inspiratory reserve volumemax inhaled after normal breathing88
9955824246expiratory reserve volumemax exhaled after normal breathing89
9955832892tidal volumeduring normal breathing at rest90
9955836074residual volumeamount of air left in the lungs91
9955845172how is carbon dioxide transported in the bodybicarbonate ions92
9955852628where is the inspiratory and expiratory centers locatedmedulla93
9955859530what is the function of adipose tissue surrounding the kidneyto protect them94
9955864200location of the kidneysT12 vertebra to L395
9955880353flow of filtrates as it leaves the Bowman's capsuleproximal to loop of Henle to distal to collecting duct96
9955889293what is filtered through the kidneysblood97
9955900695what happens at the distal convoluted tubulereabsorption98
9955907415proximal convoluted tubulediffusing fluid into bloodstream99
9955910804Loop of Henlewater diffuses out concentration filtrate100
9955926139what role does a pressure gradient play in filtrationdrives fluid101
9955936961what substances are not found normally in urineglucose, albumin, blood, ketones,bile pigment, they would only be there if there was a disease process102
9955952314where is the micturition center locatedpons103
9955960615where does most of the body's water resideintracellular-inside104
9955968339role of hypothalamus with fluid regulationstimulated by physical activity changes and stimulates thirst105
9955985351what happens when the volume of total body water declinesBp decreases, sodium increases, osmalarity increases106
9955998965cause of dehydrationbody eliminates more water than sodium107
9956007064hyperkalemia results fromcrash injuries or severe burns108
9956013073hypokalemia results fromchronic vomitting or diarrhea109
9956028764how much % of Na accounts for extracellular fluid osmalarity90%110
9956034352normal pH range for blood and tissue fluid7.35-7.45111
9956041640what does a buffer dokeeps body acid-base balanced112
9956044019chemical bufferuses a chemical to bind or release bicarb ions113
9956053300physiological bufferrespiratory and urine system to alter pH output114
10034672244relationship between respiratory rate and pHdecreases CO2 = increased pH115
10034682608what is the body's response to metabolic acidosisincreased respiratory rate116
10034689990first step of digestionmastication/chewing117
10034694095where does digestion beginmouth118
10034700065enamelhard tissue that covers crown (cannot be repaired)119
10034705376pulpfills root canals120
10034711201dentinbulk of tooth121
10034724350pyloric sphincterbetween duodenum and pyloric, allows content from stomach to enter duodenum122
10034743936which part of the intestine does most digestive processes occurduodenum/ small intestine123
10034756292what causes a vitamin B12 deficiencydecreased production-> intrinsic factor124
10034771261cephalicthought of food125
10034785517gastricenters stomach126
10034789066intestinalabsorption and secretion127
10034793276path of bileR and L hepatic ducts, common hepatic duct, common bile duct, cystic duct128
10034807270what organs produce digestive enzymespancreas= acinar cells129
10034825683cholecystokinin CCKcause gallbladder contraction130
10034832063gastrincause gallbladder contraction just like CCK but less powerful131
10034850645secretinbile and pancreas to release bicarb, neutralizes stomach acid132
10038518602metabolsimnutrient have chemical reaction in cells133
10038535096calorieamount of temp to raise 1g of H20 up by 1 degree C134
10038543276basal metabolic rateenergy your body requires when at rest135
10038556831leptinsuppresses appetite (as well as cholecystokinin)136
10038582662peptin YYsignal satiety137
10038587318ghrelinproduces hunger/insulin138
10038592912micronutrientvitamins139
10038600995monosaccharidesone, simple, fructose, glucose, galactose140
10038623755disaccharides2, simple, sucrose, lactose, maltose141
10038630316polysaccarhidesmany, complex veggies, grains, rice142
10038655273water soluble vitaminsabsorbed with water in the small intestine, after which they are dissolved in body fluids and then excreted by the kidneys143
10038666832fat soluble vitaminsabsorbed with dietary fat, after which they are stored in the liver and fat tissues of the body until needed144
10038683017essential fatty acidsneeded for optimal body function145
10038687491nonessential fatty acidsbody can synthesize146
10038690731lipidsfats, reservoir of excess energy, insulation, provides 2 times the amount of energy147
10038709263catabolismdestroy, fat and carb metabolism148
10038716545anabolismbuild, protein metabolism149
10038730740what is the body's primary energy sourcecarbs150
10127604001anaerobic fermentationwithout O2151
10127605197aerobic repsirationwith O2 (yields the most energy)152
10127612383what happens in lipid metabolismcatabolism153
10127616495when needed for energy what happens to fat molecules stored in adipose tissuebreaks down and produces 2 times amount of energy as carbs154
10127625690cremaster musclesurrounds the spermatic cord and testes. contracts and draws the testes closer for warmth155
10127634000path taken by sperm from the seminferous tubules to the ejaculatory ductseminferous tubules - rete testes- efferent ducts- vas deferens- ejaculatory ducts156
10127639465how long can sperm remain fertile before they are ejaculated40-60 days157
10127641268corpus cavernosum2 large cylinders of erectile tissues that fill the shaft of the penis and fill w blood during sexual arousal causing penis to become enlarged and erect158
10127650854females and males primary reproductive organsmale- testes female- ovaries159
10127655942how many and type of eggs are in the ovariesthousands of immature eggs160
10127657896phases of the ovarian cyclelast days of menstruation- follicular phase-ovulation- luteal phase- menstruation161
10127672524high levels of progesterone and estrogen causes what to occurthickening of endometrium/ no other follicles develop162
10127675985high LH meansovulation163
10127677482how many chromosomes does a zygote contain46 (23 pairs)164
10127679454phases of gestationfirst tri: conception-12 weeks 2nd tri: 13-24 weeks 3rd: 25- birth165
10127683858amnionbabies breathe and swallow it and envelopes and protects embryo from trauma and changes in temp166
10127688418chorionoutermost membrane, forms what will become the fetal side of the placenta167
10127691923umbilical cordcontains 2 umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein, fetal heart pumps blood into the placenta via arteries and returns blood to fetus from placenta via vein168
10127696353function of the placentasecretes hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy and supplies embryo with O2 and nutrients169
10127700521week 12 of fetal developmentformed face, long and thin arms, distinguishable sex, liver produces bile, swallows amniotic fluid, produces urine, eyes develop170
10127705999week 20 of fetal developmentlanugo and vernix caseosa covers/protects baby from amniotic fluid, fetal movement (quickening) can be felt, finger and toe nails appear171
10127835905stages of labordilation of cervix: 6-18 hrs, cervical effacement (thinning of walls, cervical dilation/widening) expulsion of baby: 30-60 min, begins with full dilation and ends with birth/ crowing (seeing top of baby's head for the first time) delivery of placenta: delivery of afterbirth (placenta, amnion, and fetal membranes)172
10127852537how is gender determinedby presence of absence of certain chromosomes173
10127858368homozygous2 alleles that are the same174
10127859029heterozygous2 alleles that are different175
10127860327genomea complete set of genetic info for one person176
10127862356what can cause a mutationradiation, exposure to certain chemicals, or virsues177
10127866913nondisjunctionTurners178
10127868743female gameteOnly X chromosome179
10127869643male gameteeither an X or Y chromosome180
10127870521dominant alleleovershadows the effect of a recessive allele offspring, express the trait of a dominant allele if both, or only one, chromosome in a pair carries it181
10127879349autosomal dominant inheritancea single gene disorder, when a defective allele is dominant, it overrides the normally functioning allele and the disorder results182
10127884075autosomal recessive inheritanceoffspring must inherit two copies of the defective allele before the disorder manifests itself183

ap Flashcards

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5984098367suralcalf0
5984098368crurallower leg/shin1
5984098369pedalfoot2
5984098370tarsalankle3
5984098371fibularlateral part of leg4
5984098372Plantersole of foot5
5984098373poplitealposterior part of knee6
5984098374digitaltoes7
5984098375patellaranterior part of knee8
5984098376femoralthigh9
5984098377pubicpubis10
5984098378inguinalgroin11
5984098379glutealbuttocks12
5984098380coxalhip13
5984098381lower appendageinferior limb14
5984098382digitalfingers15
5984098383palmerpalm16
5984098384carpalwrist17
5984098385cubitalanterior part of elbow18
5984098386antebrachialforearm19
5984098387olecranalposterior part of the elbow20
5984098388antebrachialanterior part of the elbow21
5984098389axillaryarmpit22
5984098390brachialarm23
5984098391acromialhighest part of shoulder24

AP Language Logical Fallacy Flashcards

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7552574453Ad Hominem"against the man" argument that attacks the character of a person rather than his opinions/arguments0
7552587205False Authorityused mainly in ads with celebrities1
7552596028Bandwagonidea is so popular, so you should do it2
7552602853False Dilemma (either/or) (black/white)presents only 2 choices and forces someone to choose, when there are actually more options3
7552620298Post HOC"occurring after this" therefore resulting from it. a conclusion that assumes a cause/effect relationship between 2 sequential events4
7552636108False Analogyuse comparisons/metaphors to relate ideas/situations that aren't really that similar5
7552648656Hasty Generalizationmistaking a single incident for a larger trend6
7552650810Moral Equivalencyidea that 2 issues/examples carry same moral weight, compare minor misdeeds with major atrocities7
7552670366Non Sequiturit doesn't follow/not in sequence. 1 point/argument doesn't follow logically from the preceding one8
7552681540Red Herringthe changing of a subject mid-argument so as to draw attention away from the real/original arguments9
7552695451Slippery Slopea conclusion based on the premise that if A happens then eventually B,C,D...X,Y,Z will happen if we don't want Z to happen A must not happen10

AP Statistics Flashcards

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10434845346How do you check if there is outliers?calculate IQR; anything above Q3+1.5(IQR) or below Q1-1.5(IQR) is an outlier0
10434845347If a graph is skewed, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?median; it is resistant to skews and outliers1
10434845348If a graph is roughly symmetrical, should we calculate the median or the mean? Why?mean; generally is more accurate if the data has no outliers2
10434845349What is in the five number summary?Minimum, Q1, Median, Q3, Maximum3
10434845350Relationship between variance and standard deviation?variance=(standard deviation)^24
10434845351variance definitionthe variance is roughly the average of the squared differences between each observation and the mean5
10434845352standard deviationthe standard deviation is the square root of the variance6
10434845353What should we use to measure spread if the median was calculated?IQR7
10434845354What should we use to measure spread if the mean was calculated?standard deviation8
10434845355What is the IQR? How much of the data does it represent?Q3-Q1; 50%9
10434845356How do you calculate standard deviation?1. Type data into L1 2. Find mean with 1 Variable Stats 3. Turn L2 into (L1-mean) 4. Turn L3 into (L2)^2 5. Go to 2nd STAT over to MATH, select sum( 6. Type in L3 7. multiply it by (1/n-1) 8. Square root it10
10434845536What is the formula for standard deviation?11
10434845357Categorical variables vs. Quantitative VariablesCategorical: individuals can be assigned to one of several groups or categories Quantitative: takes numberical values12
10434845358If a possible outlier is on the fence, is it an outlier?No13
10434845359Things to include when describing a distributionCenter (Mean or Median), Unusual Gaps or Outliers, Spread (Standard Deviation or IQR), Shape (Roughly Symmetric, slightly/heavily skewed left or right, bimodal, range)14
10434845360Explain how to standardize a variable. What is the purpose of standardizing a variable?Subtract the distribution mean and then divide by standard deviation. Tells us how many standard deviations from the mean an observation falls, and in what direction.15
10434845361What effect does standardizing the values have on the distribution?shape would be the same as the original distribution, the mean would become 0, the standard deviation would become 116
10434845362What is a density curve?a curve that (a) is on or above the horizontal axis, and (b) has exactly an area of 117
10434845363Inverse Normwhen you want to find the percentile: invNorm (area, mean, standard deviation)18
10434845364z(x-mean)/standard deviation19
10434845365pth percentilethe value with p percent observations less than is20
10434845366cumulative relative frequency graphcan be used to describe the position of an individual within a distribution or to locate a specified percentile of the distribution21
10434845367How to find and interpret the correlation coefficient r for a scatterplotSTAT plot, scatter, L1 and L2 (Plot 1: ON); STAT --> CALC --> 8:LinReg(a+bx) No r? --> 2nd 0 (Catalog) down to Diagnostic ON22
10434845368rtells us the strength of a LINEAR association. -1 to 1. Not resistant to outliers23
10434845369r^2the proportion (percent) of the variation in the values of y that can be accounted for by the least squares regression line24
10434845370residual plota scatterplot of the residuals against the explanatory variable. Residual plots help us assess how well a regression line fits the data. It should have NO PATTERN25
10434845371regression linea line that describes how a response variable y changes as an explanatory variable x changes. We often use a regression line to predict the value of y for a given value of x.26
10434845372residual formularesidual=y-y(hat) aka observed y - predicted y27
10434845373What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is binomial?BINS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another? 3. Number: There is a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial28
10434845374What method do you use to check if a distribution or probability is geometric?BITS: 1. Binary: There only two outcomes (success and failure) 2. Independent: The events independent of one another 3. Trials: There is not a fixed number of trials 4. Success: The probability of success equal in each trial29
10434845375nnumber of trials30
10434845376pprobability of success31
10434845377knumber of successes32
10434845378Binomial Formula for P(X=k)(n choose k) p^k (1-p)^(n-k)33
10434845379Binomial Calculator Function to find P(X=k)binompdf(n,p,k)34
10434845380Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≤k)binomcdf(n,p,k)35
10434845381Binomial Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-binomcdf(n,p,k-1)36
10434845382mean of a binomial distributionnp37
10434845383standard deviation of a binomial distribution√(np(1-p))38
10434845384Geometric Formula for P(X=k)(1-p)^(k-1) x p39
10434845385Geometric Calculator Function to find P(X=k)geometpdf(p,k)40
10434845386Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≤k)geometcdf(p,k)41
10434845387Geometric Calculator Function for P(X≥k)1-geometcdf(p,k-1)42
10434845388Mean of a geometric distribution1/p=expected number of trials until success43
10434845389Standard deviation of a geometric distribution√((1-p)/(p²))44
10434845390What do you do if the binomial probability is for a range, rather than a specific number?Take binomcdf(n,p,maximum) - binomcdf(n,p,minimum-1)45
10434845391how do you enter n choose k into the calculator?type "n" on home screen, go to MATH --> PRB --> 3: ncr, type "k"46
10434845392μ(x+y)μx+μy47
10434845393μ(x-y)μx-μy48
10434845394σ(x+y)√(σ²x+σ²y)49
10434845395What does adding or subtracting a constant effect?Measures of center (median and mean). Does NOT affect measures of spread (IQR and Standard Deviation) or shape.50
10434845396What does multiplying or dividing a constant effect?Both measures of center (median and mean) and measures of spread (IQR and standard deviation). Shape is not effected. For variance, multiply by a² (if y=ax+b).51
10434845397σ(x-y)√(σ²x+σ²y) --> you add to get the difference because variance is distance from mean and you cannot have a negative distance52
10434845398calculate μx by handX1P1+X2P2+.... XKPK (SigmaXKPK)53
10434845399calculate var(x) by hand(X1-μx)²p(1)+(X2-μx)²p(2)+.... (Sigma(Xk-μx)²p(k))54
10434845400Standard deviationsquare root of variance55
10434845401discrete random variablesa fixed set of possible x values (whole numbers)56
10434845402continuous random variables-x takes all values in an interval of numbers -can be represented by a density curve (area of 1, on or above the horizontal axis)57
10434845403What is the variance of the sum of 2 random variables X and Y?(σx)²+(σy)², but ONLY if x and y are independent.58
10434845404mutually exclusiveno outcomes in common59
10434845405addition rule for mutually exclusive events P (A U B)P(A)+P(B)60
10434845406complement rule P(A^C)1-P(A)61
10434845407general addition rule (not mutually exclusive) P(A U B)P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)62
10434845408intersection P(A n B)both A and B will occur63
10434845409conditional probability P (A | B)P(A n B) / P(B)64
10434845410independent events (how to check independence)P(A) = P(A|B) P(B)= P(B|A)65
10434845411multiplication rule for independent events P(A n B)P(A) x P(B)66
10434845412general multiplication rule (non-independent events) P(A n B)P(A) x P(B|A)67
10434845413sample spacea list of possible outcomes68
10434845414probability modela description of some chance process that consists of 2 parts: a sample space S and a probability for each outcome69
10434845415eventany collection of outcomes from some chance process, designated by a capital letter (an event is a subset of the sample space)70
10434845416What is the P(A) if all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely?P(A) = (number of outcomes corresponding to event A)/(total number of outcomes in sample space)71
10434845417Complementprobability that an event does not occur72
10434845418What is the sum of the probabilities of all possible outcomes?173
10434845419What is the probability of two mutually exclusive events?P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)74
10434845420five basic probability rules1. for event A, 0≤P(A)≤1 2. P(S)=1 3. If all outcomes in the sample space are equally likely, P(A)=number of outcomes corresponding to event A / total number of outcomes in sample space 4. P(A^C) = 1-P(A) 5. If A and B are mutually exclusive, P(A n B)=P(A)+P(B)75
10434845421When is a two-way table helpfuldisplays the sample space for probabilities involving two events more clearly76
10434845422In statistics, what is meant by the word "or"?could have either event or both77
10434845423When can a Venn Diagram be helpful?visually represents the probabilities of not mutually exclusive events78
10434845424What is the general addition rule for two events?If A and B are any two events resulting from some chance process, then the probability of A or B (or both) is P(A U B)= P(A)+P(B)-P(A n B)79
10434845425What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur80
10434845426What does the union of two or more events mean?either event A or event B (or both) occurs81
10434845427What is the law of large numbers?If we observe more and more repetitions of any chance process, the proportion of times that a specific outcome occurs approaches a single value, which we can call the probability of that outcome82
10434845428the probability of any outcome...is a number between 0 and 1 that describes the proportion of times the outcome would occur in a very long series of repetitions83
10434845429How do you interpret a probability?We interpret probability to represent the most accurate results if we did an infinite amount of trials84
10434845430What are the two myths about randomness?1. Short-run regularity --> the idea that probability is predictable in the short run 2. Law of Averages --> people except the alternative outcome to follow a different outcome85
10434845431simulationthe imitation of chance behavior, based on a model that accurately reflects the situation86
10434845432Name and describe the four steps in performing a simulation1. State: What is the question of interest about some chance process 2. Plan: Describe how to use a chance device to imitate one repetition of process; clearly identify outcomes and measured variables 3. Do: Perform many repetitions of the simulation 4. Conclude: results to answer question of interest87
10434845433What are some common errors when using a table of random digits?not providing a clear description of the simulation process for the reader to replicate the simulation88
10434845434What does the intersection of two or more events mean?both event A and event B occur89
10434845435sampleThe part of the population from which we actually collect information. We use information from a sample to draw conclusions about the entire population90
10434845436populationIn a statistical study, this is the entire group of individuals about which we want information91
10434845437sample surveyA study that uses an organized plan to choose a sample that represents some specific population. We base conclusions about the population on data from the sample.92
10434845438convenience sampleA sample selected by taking the members of the population that are easiest to reach; particularly prone to large bias.93
10434845439biasThe design of a statistical study shows ______ if it systematically favors certain outcomes.94
10434845440voluntary response samplePeople decide whether to join a sample based on an open invitation; particularly prone to large bias.95
10434845441random samplingThe use of chance to select a sample; is the central principle of statistical sampling.96
10434845442simple random sample (SRS)every set of n individuals has an equal chance to be the sample actually selected97
10434845443strataGroups of individuals in a population that are similar in some way that might affect their responses.98
10434845444stratified random sampleTo select this type of sample, first classify the population into groups of similar individuals, called strata. Then choose a separate SRS from each stratum to form the full sample.99
10434845445cluster sampleTo take this type of sample, first divide the population into smaller groups. Ideally, these groups should mirror the characteristics of the population. Then choose an SRS of the groups. All individuals in the chosen groups are included in the sample.100
10434845446inferenceDrawing conclusions that go beyond the data at hand.101
10434845447margin of errorTells how close the estimate tends to be to the unknown parameter in repeated random sampling.102
10434845448sampling frameThe list from which a sample is actually chosen.103
10434845449undercoverageOccurs when some members of the population are left out of the sampling frame; a type of sampling error.104
10434845450nonresponseOccurs when a selected individual cannot be contacted or refuses to cooperate; an example of a nonsampling error.105
10434845451wording of questionsThe most important influence on the answers given to a survey. Confusing or leading questions can introduce strong bias, and changes in wording can greatly change a survey's outcome. Even the order in which questions are asked matters.106
10434845452observational studyObserves individuals and measures variables of interest but does not attempt to influence the responses.107
10434845453experimentDeliberately imposes some treatment on individuals to measure their responses.108
10434845454explanatory variableA variable that helps explain or influences changes in a response variable.109
10434845455response variableA variable that measures an outcome of a study.110
10434845456lurking variablea variable that is not among the explanatory or response variables in a study but that may influence the response variable.111
10434845457treatmentA specific condition applied to the individuals in an experiment. If an experiment has several explanatory variables, a treatment is a combination of specific values of these variables.112
10434845458experimental unitthe smallest collection of individuals to which treatments are applied.113
10434845459subjectsExperimental units that are human beings.114
10434845460factorsthe explanatory variables in an experiment are often called this115
10434845461random assignmentAn important experimental design principle. Use some chance process to assign experimental units to treatments. This helps create roughly equivalent groups of experimental units by balancing the effects of lurking variables that aren't controlled on the treatment groups.116
10434845462replicationAn important experimental design principle. Use enough experimental units in each group so that any differences in the effects of the treatments can be distinguished from chance differences between the groups.117
10434845463double-blindAn experiment in which neither the subjects nor those who interact with them and measure the response variable know which treatment a subject received.118
10434845464single-blindAn experiment in which either the subjects or those who interact with them and measure the response variable, but not both, know which treatment a subject received.119
10434845465placeboan inactive (fake) treatment120
10434845466placebo effectDescribes the fact that some subjects respond favorably to any treatment, even an inactive one121
10434845467blockA group of experimental units that are known before the experiment to be similar in some way that is expected to affect the response to the treatments.122
10434845468inference about the populationUsing information from a sample to draw conclusions about the larger population. Requires that the individuals taking part in a study be randomly selected from the population of interest.123
10434845469inference about cause and effectUsing the results of an experiment to conclude that the treatments caused the difference in responses. Requires a well-designed experiment in which the treatments are randomly assigned to the experimental units.124
10434845470lack of realismWhen the treatments, the subjects, or the environment of an experiment are not realistic. Lack of realism can limit researchers' ability to apply the conclusions of an experiment to the settings of greatest interest.125
10434845471institutional review boardA basic principle of data ethics. All planned studies must be approved in advance and monitored by _____________ charged with protecting the safety and well-being of the participants.126
10434845472informed consentA basic principle of data ethics. Individuals must be informed in advance about the nature of a study and any risk of harm it may bring. Participating individuals must then consent in writing.127
10434845473simulationa model of random events128
10434845474censusa sample that includes the entire population129
10434845475population parametera number that measures a characteristic of a population130
10434845476systematic sampleevery fifth individual, for example, is chosen131
10434845477multistage samplea sampling design where several sampling methods are combined132
10434845478sampling variabilitythe naturally occurring variability found in samples133
10434845479levelsthe values that the experimenter used for a factor134
10434845480the four principles of experimental designcontrol, randomization, replication, and blocking135
10434845481completely randomized designa design where all experimental units have an equal chance of receiving any treatment136
10434845482interpreting p valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).137
10434845483p̂1-p̂2 center, shape, and spreadcenter: p1-p2 shape: n1p1, n1(1-p1), n2p2, and n2(1-p2) ≥ 10 spread (if 10% condition checks): √((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2)138
10434845484probability of getting a certain p̂1-p̂2 (ex. less than .1)plug in center and spread into bell curve, find probability139
10434845485Confidence intervals for difference in proportions formula(p̂1-p̂2) plus or minus z*(√((p1(1-p1)/n1)+(p2(1-p2)/n2))140
10434845486When do you use t and z test/intervals?t for mean z for proportions141
10434845537Significance test for difference in proportions142
10434845487What is a null hypothesis?What is being claimed. Statistical test designed to assess strength of evidence against null hypothesis. Abbreviated by Ho.143
10434845488What is an alternative hypothesis?the claim about the population that we are trying to find evidence FOR, abbreviated by Ha144
10434845489When is the alternative hypothesis one-sided?Ha less than or greater than145
10434845490When is the alternative hypothesis two-sided?Ha is not equal to146
10434845491What is a significance level?fixed value that we compare with the P-value, matter of judgement to determine if something is "statistically significant".147
10434845492What is the default significance level?α=.05148
10434845493Interpreting the p-valueif the true mean/proportion of the population is (null), the probability of getting a sample mean/proportion of _____ is (p-value).149
10434845494p value ≤ αWe reject our null hypothesis. There is sufficient evidence to say that (Ha) is true.150
10434845495p value ≥ αWe fail to reject our null hypothesis. There is insufficient evidence to say that (Ho) is not true.151
10434845496reject Ho when it is actually trueType I Error152
10434845497fail to reject Ho when it is actually falseType II Error153
10434845498Power definitionprobability of rejecting Ho when it is false154
10434845499probability of Type I Errorα155
10434845500probability of Type II Error1-power156
10434845501two ways to increase powerincrease sample size/significance level α157
104348455025 step process: z/t testState --> Ho/Ha, define parameter Plan --> one sample, z test Check --> random/normal/independent Do --> find p hat, find test statistic (z), use test statistic to find p-value Conclude --> p value ≤ α reject Ho p value ≥ α fail to reject Ho158
10434845538Formula for test statistic (μ)159
10434845503Formula for test statistic (p̂) (where p represents the null)(p̂-p)/(√((p)(1-p))/n)160
10434845504probability of a Type II Error?overlap normal distribution for null and true. Find rejection line. Use normalcdf161
10434845505when do you use z tests?for proportions162
10434845506when do you use t tests?for mean (population standard deviation unknown)163
10434845507finding p value for t teststcdf(min, max, df)164
10434845508Sample paired t teststate--> Ho: μ1-μ2=0 (if its difference) plan --> one sample, paired t test check --> random, normal, independent do --> find test statistic and p value conclude --> normal conclusion165
10434845509What does statistically significant mean in context of a problem?The sample mean/proportion is far enough away from the true mean/proportion that it couldn't have happened by chance166
10434845510When doing a paired t-test, to check normality, what do you do?check the differences histogram (μ1-μ2)167
10434845511How to interpret a C% Confidence LevelIn C% of all possible samples of size n, we will construct an interval that captures the true parameter (in context).168
10434845512How to interpret a C% Confidence IntervalWe are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).169
10434845513What conditions must be checked before constructing a confidence interval?random, normal, independent170
10434845514C% confidence intervals of sample proportions, 5 step processState: Construct a C% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample z-interval for proportions Check: Random, Normal, Independent Do: Find the standard error and z*, then p hat +/- z* Conclude: We are C% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).171
10434845539What's the z interval standard error formula?172
10434845515How do you find z*?InvNorm(#)173
10434845516How do you find the point estimate of a sample?subtract the max and min confidence interval, divide it by two (aka find the mean of the interval ends)174
10434845517How do you find the margin of error, given the confidence interval?Ask, "What am I adding or subtracting from the point estimate?" So find the point estimate, then find the difference between the point estimate and the interval ends175
10434845518Finding sample size proportions: When p hat is unknown, or you want to guarantee a margin of error less than or equal to:use p hat=.5176
10434845519Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *known*x bar +/- z*(σ/√n)177
10434845520Checking normal condition for z* (population standard deviation known)starts normal or CLT178
10434845521Finding the confidence interval when the standard deviation of the population is *unknown* (which is almost always true)x bar +/- t*(Sx/√n)179
10434845522degrees of freedomn-1180
10434845523How do you find t*?InvT(area to the left, df)181
10434845524What is the standard error?same as standard deviation, but we call it "standard error" because we plugged in p hat for p (we are estimating)182
10434845525a point estimator is a statistic that...provides an estimate of a population parameter.183
10434845526Explain the two conditions when the margin of error gets smaller.Confidence level C decreases, sample size n increases184
10434845527Does the confidence level tell us the chance that a particular confidence interval captures the population parameter?NO; the confidence interval gives us a set of plausible values for the parameter185
10434845528Sx and σx: which is which?Sx is for a sample, σx is for a population186
10434845529How do we know when do use a t* interval instead of a z interval?you are not given the population standard deviation187
10434845530Checking normal condition for t* (population standard deviation unknown)Normal for sample size... -n -n<15: if the data appears closely normal (roughly symmetric, single peak, no outliers)188
10434845531How to check if a distribution is normal for t*, population n<15plug data into List 1, look at histogram. Conclude with "The histogram looks roughly symmetric, so we should be safe to use the t distribution)189
10434845532t* confidence interval, 5 step processState: Construct a __% confidence interval to estimate... Plan: one sample t interval for a population mean Check: Random, Normal, Independent (for Normal, look at sample size and go from there) Do: Find the standard error (Sx/√n) and t*, then do x bar +/- t*(standard error) Conclude: We are __% confident that the interval (_,_) will capture the true parameter (in context).190
10434845533margin of error formulaz* or t* (standard error)191
10434845534When calculating t interval, what is it and where do you find the data?x bar plus or minus t* (Sx/√n) -get x bar and Sx using 1 Var Stats -t*=Invt(area to the left, df) -population (n) will be given192
10434845535What is it looking for if it asks for the appropriate critical value?z/t* interval193
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AP Biology Root Words Flashcards

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6999650282a; an; non; innot/without (4 options)0
6999650283aeroair1
6999650284allo; heterodifferent (2 options)2
6999650285amphidual3
6999650286anaup4
6999650287andromale5
6999650288angio; vasavessel (2 options)6
6999650289anthrophuman7
6999650290anti; counter; enantiopposite (3 options)8
6999650291aqua; hydrowater (2 options)9
6999650292arbo; dendrotree (2 options)10
6999650293archancient11
6999650294arthrojointed12
6999650295asesuffix for enzymes13
6999650296astrostar14
6999650297autoself15
6999650298auxgrow16
6999650299bi; ditwo (2 options)17
6999650300biolife18
6999650301blastbud19
6999650302genproduce20
6999650303cardiheart21
6999650304cata; dedown (2 options)22
6999650305centrocenter23
6999650306chemichemical24
6999650307chlorogreen25
6999650308chordstring26
6999650309chromacolored27
6999650310cladbranch28
6999650311co; com; con; sym; syntogether (5 options)29
6999650312coll; gliaglue (2 options)30
6999650313cuti; dermskin (2 options)31
6999650314cyclocircle32
6999650315cystbag33
6999650316cytocell34
6999650317demopeople35
6999650318deuterosecond36
6999650319disseparate37
6999650320dormsleep38
6999650321echinospiny39
6999650322ectomycut40
6999650323electroelectricity41
6999650324ell; microsmall (2 options)42
6999650325epi; parabeside (2 options)43
6999650326erythrored44
6999650327eutrue/good45
6999650328ex; exo; ectoout/outside (3 options)46
6999650329gamymarriage/reproduction47
6999650330gastrostomach48
6999650331geoEarth49
6999650332globglobe50
6999650333glycosweet51
6999650334graphywriting52
6999650335gymnonaked53
6999650336hemoblood54
6999650337holowhole55
6999650338homoalike56
6999650339hyperexceeding57
6999650340hypolower58
6999650341immunosafe59
6999650342en; insuffix for protein (2 options)60
6999650343interbetween61
6999650344intr; endowithin/inner (2 options)62
6999650345isoequal63
6999650346karyo; nuclenucleus (2 options)64
6999650347kilothousand65
6999650348kinetmovement66
6999650349lactmilk67
6999650350laminlayer68
6999650351lepidoscale69
6999650352ligabound70
6999650354lysissplit71
6999650355macro; megalarge (2 options)72
6999650356malbad73
6999650357melanblack74
6999650358merpart75
6999650359mesomiddle76
6999650360metabeyond77
6999650361mono; unione (2 options)78
6999650362morphform/shape79
6999650363mutachange80
6999650364mutureciprocal81
6999650365mycofungus82
6999650366myomuscle83
6999650367nemathread84
6999650368nephri; renikidney (2 options)85
6999650369neuronerve86
6999650370neutrneither87
6999650371nomname88
6999650372oidlike/resembling89
6999650373olsuffix for molecules with a hydroxyl group90
6999650374oligo; parsifew (2 options)91
6999650375ologyscience of92
6999650376omniall93
6999650377oncotumor94
6999650378osesuffix for carbohydrate95
6999650379osiscondition of96
6999650380osmopushing97
6999650381osteobone98
6999650382oviegg99
6999650384patrifather100
6999650385pedichild101
6999650386periaround102
6999650387phago; voraeat (2 options)103
6999650388phenoappear104
6999650389philloving105
6999650390phobosfearing106
6999650392photolight107
6999650393phylotribe108
6999650394phytplant109
6999650395pinodrink110
6999650396plasmolded111
6999650398podfoot112
6999650399polymany113
6999650401porsmall opening / passage114
6999650402postafter115
6999650403probefore116
6999650404protofirst117
6999650405pseudofalse118
6999650406pterwing119
6999650407radiaspokes of a circle120
6999650408reagain121
6999650409rectastraight122
6999650410regularegular123
6999650411retrobackward124
6999650412rhizoroot125
6999650413saccharsugar126
6999650414sarcoflesh127
6999650415sclerohard128
6999650416scriptto write129
6999650417semihalf130
6999650418somabody131
6999650419sperm; sporoseed (2 options)132
6999650420stamupright133
6999650421stasis; statostable (2 options)134
6999650422stomamouth135
6999650423supraabove136
6999650424taxisarrange137
6999650425telosend138
6999650426tetrafour139
6999650427thermheat140
6999650428transacross141
6999650429trithree142
6999650430trophfood143
6999650432turgswollen144
6999650433vacuempty145
6999650435vivialive146
6999650436xerodry147
6999833462parous; phorebearing (2 options)148
7002829194gynfemale149

AP Psychology Unit 1 Flashcards

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6520521780PsychologyPsyche: the mind Ology: the study of The study of behavior and mental processes0
6520571621Plato and SocratesThey believed we are born with all of our knowledge, they also believed the mind and body was seperate1
6520587663AristotleHe believed we learn through experience2
6520611421John LockeBelieved in tabula rasa(blank slate) and empiricism(knowledge comes from experience, its evidence based)3
6520626216Tabula RasaEveryone is born with a ¨blank state¨4
6520638312StructuralismTitchener and Wundt Focused on the inner self and what the ¨mind¨ is; used introspection to research This is outdated and no longer used5
6520638414FunctionalismWilliam James Focused on how the ¨mind¨ works We have memories/emotions/habits because they have functions Influenced by Darwin(behaviors are adaptive)6
6520661871IntrospectionPatients self-report their own feelings, thoughts, or sensory experiences This is a terrible research technique because people lie or don truly know themselves7
6522125859PragmatismWilliam James If god doesn't exist and you die and believe and go nowhere then you are fine but if god does exist and you don´t believe then you go to hell8
6522593437BehaviorismJohn Watson and B.F. Skinner In response to research focusing too much on the inner sensations/thoughts/feelings They concerned ONLY with behavior that is observable9
6522612089Response to BehaviorismHumanistic(Carl Rogers/Abraham Maslow)-focus on human potential and the needs for love/acceptance(all you need for life is to be listened to, cared about, and accepted) Cognitive-revived study of mental processes(how the world will influence us is a scientific manner)10
6522614513False Memories1990´s Memories of sexual abuse can be repressed in childhood and uncovered later during therapy False11
6522612090RebirthingRecreating moment of birth Candace Newmaker(2000): 10 yr old adopted child wrapped tightly in blankets and sat on to help her adjust to her new home, she died due to the treatment False12
6522614514Projective TestsFreud psychoanalysis Rorschach tests(ink blots) is an example of this False13
6522619099PseudoscienceAppears to be scientific, but really isn't Cannot be proven using scientific methods, ex: phrenology Skeptics say that it is harmful(deliberate or accidental) Can mislead people or tarnish reputations of real scientists14
6527787991Monkey Drug Trials 1969Monkeys taught to take drugs and then left with a huge supply Consequences: monkeys were harmed, some took drugs until they died15
6527788429PsychosurgeryLobotomies(1930-1950): brain surgery on frontal lobe to ¨cure¨ various mental ailments It took away the person part of the person16
6527790493Studies of Behavior- 1920John Watson Wanted to demonstrate that learning occurred after birth Little Albert: 9 month old baby conditioned to be terrified of white rats17
6527823009Scientific MethodTheory: an explanation using an integrated set if principles that organizes and predicts observations Hypothesis: a testable prediction, often implied by a theory, must be testable18
6527823010Naturalistic ObservationType of research Observing and recording behavior in naturally occuring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation No lab, go out and observe people19
6527844186Operational DefinitionsDescribe exactly how measurements will be taken Has to be very clear20
6527847419ReplicationRecording studies verifies results, but cant be done if the original did not have clear operational definitions21
6527823942Case StudiesType of research Psychologists study one or more individuals in great depth in the hope of revealing things true of us all22
6527824599SurveysType of research Technique for ascertaining the self-reported attitudes or behaviors of people Usually by questioning a representative random sample of people Wording is very important, ex: ¨not allowing¨ or ¨censoring¨23
6528552110GeneralizationResearchers hope that their results can be generalized to the rest of the population24
6528553713PopulationThe group of people we wish to generalize our results to25
6528561150Representative SamplesA sample that fairly represents a population because each member has an equal chance of inclusion26
6528590175Two Variable GraphsOne variable on the x-axis and one on the y-axis Usually scatter plots27
6528590176Single Variable GraphOne variable on the x-axis, the y-axis then stands for frequency(# of subjects at that value) Usually bar graphs or histograms Height of graph= # of people28
6528627008SlopeTells us how one variables relates to the other Positive/Negative Slope29
6528629984Positive SlopeAs the x-axis(variable) increases so does the y-axis(variable), and vice versa30
6528632011Negative SlopeAs one variable increases the other variable decreases, and vice versa31
6528632012No Relationship Scatter PlotScattered dots that are not centered around the line of best fit reflect a weak relationship between the variables32
6528640952Correlation CoefficientExpressed as r, it can range from -1 to 1 -r means a negative correlation r=1.0 means a perfect correlation r=-1.0 means a perfect correlation .6 correlation is considered very strong because a perfect relationship rarely happens33
6528620324Correlation Does Not Equal CausationSome experiments have a third variable that is ignored Variables can have a cause and effect relationship but a correlation does not prove it34
6530356481Illusory CorrelationSometimes we think we see a relationship when there is not one35
6530103402Independent VariableThe variable that is manipulated36
6530421078Dependent VariableThe variable that we measure37
6530423175Control GroupThe group with no interaction or treatment38
6530423176Experimental GroupThe group that received intervention or treatment39
6530462578Random AssignmentEach person in the study has an equal chance of being in either group40
6530462579PlaceboWhen a drug is being tested, everyone receives something but some people receive a sugar pill because sometimes the expectation of the drug actually produces symptoms41
6530465558Double BlindBoth the patient and the scientist are unaware who receives the placebo42
6530468509Institutional Review Board(IRB)Reviews each study before it is conducted43
6530519221MeanType of average Add together all the numbers and divide by the number of numbers44
6530521558MedianType of average The middle number from the data when placed in numerical order45
6530521559ModeType of average The most frequently occurring number46
6530536536Normal CurveData is evenly spread out Symmetric, bell shaped Mean/median: at peak Mode: at ends47
6530540658Negatively Skewed GraphAffected by low data Skewed to the left Mode: at peak Median: smaller than mode Mean: smallest48
6530546756Positively Skewed GraphAffected by high data Skewed to the right Mean: at peak Median: smaller than mode Mode: smallest49
6530550458RangeThis tells us how for our data spans Subtract lowest from biggest Affected by outliers50
6530552993Standard DeviationMeasure of variability Tells us on average how far the data deviates from the mean51
6530557207Small Standard DeviationOur scores will be close to the mean Many scores are similar and fall close together Mean=peak52
6530564422Large Standard DeviationOur scores will fall far away from the mean Many scores are different, they fall apart Mean=peak Data is spread out53

AP quiz Flashcards

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5725082849AlliterationRepetition of an initial consonant sound, used to create emphasis or establish a Ruth In the text; ex ( Peter piper picked a peck of pickle peppers )0
5725082850AnaphoraRepetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or phrases, used to crest emphasis or establishes a rhythm in the text; ex ( my life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration. )1
5725082851AntithesisThe juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases; ex (. Give Everyman thy ear. But few thy voice...)2
5725082852ApostropheBreaking off discourse to address some absent person or thing, some abstract quality, an inanimate object, or nonexistent character. Ex ( twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder where you are)3
5725082853AssonanceIdentity of similarity in sound between internal vowels in neighboring words. Ex ( the engineer held the steering to steer the vehicle )4
5725082854AsyndetonA series of words separated by commas with no conjunction; the parts of the sentences are emphasized equally. This is a form of verbal compression that speeds up the flow of the sentence by omitting connecting words like conjunctions. (Lacks and,but,if) ex ( she ran, jumped, vaulted, landed- a perfect 10 )5
5725082855EuphemismThe substitution of an inoffensive term for one considered offensive term of one considered offensive explicit. Ex ( adult entertainment instead of porn )6
5725082856HyperboleAn extra agent statement; the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect. Ex ( it was so cold o saw polar bears wearing jacket )7
5725082857IronyThe use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; a statement or situation where the mean is contradicted by the appearance or presentation of the idea. Ex ( in rimes and Juliet, Romeo finds Juliet in a drugged state and he thinks she is dead. He kills himself. When Juliet wakes up she finds Romeo dead and kills herself)8
5725082858MetaphorAn implied comparison between two unlike things that actually have something important in common. Ex ( the classroom was a zoo )9
5725082859OnomatopoeiaThe formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or action they refer to. Ex ( Bloop, splash, drip, spray, Boom" )10
5725082860OxymoronA figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms appear side by side. Ex ( Great Depression, jumbo shrimp, act naturally, pretty ugly)11
5725082861ParadoxA statement that appears to contradict itself. ex (I can resist anything but temptation)12
5725082863PolysyndetonSentences which uses and or othe conjunctions ( with no commas) to separate the items in a series ; it's stresses each member equally in a sentence. Ex ( let the white folks have their money and power and segregation and sarcasm and big houses and lawns)13
5725082864PunA play on words, sometimes on different senses of the same word and sometimes similar sense or sound of different words. Ex (the grammar was very logical. He had comma sense14
5725082866TricolonThe use of three parallel constructions in a series as a way to enhance you writing. Ex ( when the night grows dark, when injustice weighs heavy on our hearts. When our best laid plans are beyond our reach)15
5725082867UnderstatementWhen a writer deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious then it is. Ex ( it is a bit cold today ( it's below freezing) )16
5725082868ZeugmaThe use of a word to modify or govern two or more words, usually in such a manner that applies to each in a different sense. Ex (the farmer in the valley grew potatoes, peanuts, and bored)17

AP Biology Mitosis and Meiosis Flashcards

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8454921457twoHow many daughter cells are produced in mitosis?0
8454921458genome-consists of all the DNA in a cell -holds specific genetic traits1
8454921459chromosomes-packages in a cell which contain DNA molecules -humans have 46 -each species has a specific number2
8454921460chromatin-makes up chromosomes -complex of DNA and protein3
8454921461somatic cells-have two sets of chromosomes -go through mitosis -nonreproductive4
8454921462gametes-have half as many chromosomes as somatic cells -go through meiosis -reproductive cells5
8454921463sister chromatids-each duplicated chromosome has two -separate during cell division6
8454921464centromere-narrow waist of the duplicated chromosome -where the two chromatids are most closely attached7
8454921465cytokinesis-division of the cytoplasm8
8454921466interphase-where 90% of a cell's life is spent -cell growing and chromosomes coping -3 subphases: -G1 -Synthesis -G2 -cell is growing9
8454921467G2In which subphase of interphase are the chromosomes duplicated?10
8454921468prophase-first stage of mitosis -spindle fibers start to forms -nucleus thins -sister chromatids combine to make chromosomes11
8454921469prometaphase-second stage of mitosis -the nuclear envelope fragments -the spindle microtubules attach to the kinetochores of the chromosomes12
8454921470metaphase-third phase of mitosis -chromosomes line up in the center of the cell -spindle fibers attach to the kinetochores of each sister chromatid13
8454921471anaphase-fourth phase of mitosis -sister chromatids separate and move toward opposite ends of the cell14
8454921472telophase-fifth and final stage of mitosis -genetically identical daughter nuclei form at opposite ends of the cell -nonkinetochore microtubules from opposite poles overlap and push each other elongating the cell15
8454921473mitotic spindle-apparatus of microtubules that control chromosome movement during mitosis16
8454921474centrosome-microtubule organizing center -replicates, each set goes to opposite ends -spindle fibers grow out from them17
8454921475kinetochores-protein complexes that assemble on sections of DNA at centromeres -where spindle fibers and microtubules attach18
8454921476metaphase plate-midway point between the spindles two poles -where chromosomes line up in metaphase19
8454921477cleavage furrow-formed during late telophase and cytokinesis20
8454921478cell plateforms in plant cells during cytokinesis21
8454921479binary fission-prokaryotic method of reproduction and cell division -chromosome replicates and the two daughter chromosomes actively more apart22
8454921480cell cycle control system-directs sequential event of the cell cycle -regulated by internal and external force -receives signals from the cytoplasm23
8454921481checkpoints-where the cell cycle stops until a go ahead signal is received -G1 is the most important for many cells24
8454921482G0-the nondividing stage of the cell if it does not pass the G1 checkpoint25
8454921483growth factorsproteins released by certain cells that stimulate other cells to divide26
8454921484density dependent inhibitioncrowded cells stop dividing27
8454921485cancer cells-cells that exhibit neither density dependent inhibition nor anchorage dependence -escape the usual control system -do not need growth factors to divide28
8454921486tumors-masses of abnormal cells within otherwise normal tissue -formed by cancer cells29
8454921487benign tumor-lump of abnormal cells remaining only at the original site of the cancer30
8454921488malignant tumorinvade surrounding tissue31
8454921489metastasizeexporting cancer cells to other parts of the body, where they may form secondary tumors32
845492149046What is the chromosome number for humans?33
8454921491homologous chromosomes-2 chromosomes in each pair -same length and shape -carry genes controlling the same inherited characters34
8454921492diploid cell-has two sets of chromosomes -human # is 46 -2n35
8454921493haploid-gamete -contains a single set of chromosomes -n36
8454921494fertilizationthe union of gametes (sperm and egg)37
8454921495zygote-fertilized egg -one set of chromosomes from each parent -diploid cell produces somatic cells by mitosis38
8454921496prophase I-occupies more than 90% of the time required for meiosis -chromosomes condense -synapse and crossing over -tetrads and chiasmata39
8454921497synapsis-homologous chromosomes loosely pair up -align gene by gene -get together with homologous pair40
8454921498crossing overnonsister chromatids exchange DNA segments41
8454921499metaphase Ihomologous pairs line up in the middles of the cell and the spindle fibers attach to them42
8454921500anaphase I-chromosomes move toward each pole -sister chromatids move as one unit toward the pole43
8454921501telophase I-beginning: each half of the cell has a haploid set of chromosomes -each chromosome consists of two sister chromatids44
8454921502prophase IIspindle apparatus forms45
8454921503metaphase II-because of crossing over the sister chromatids are no longer genetically identical -kinetochores of sister chromosomes attach to microtubules extending from opposite poles46
8454921504anaphase II-sister chromatids of each chromosome move as two newly individual chromosomes toward opposite poles47
8454921505telophase II-chromosomes arrive at opposite poles -nuclei form and the chromosomes begin decondensing48
8454921506independent assortment of chromosomes-mechanism contributing to genetic variation -homologous pairs of chromosomes orient randomly -metaphase I -each pair of chromosomes sorts maternal and paternal homologs into daughter cells independently of the other pairs -the number of combinations possible when chromosomes assort independently into gametes is 2^n where n is the haploid number49
8454921507crossing over-mechanism contributing to genetic variation -produces recombinant chromosomes -begins in early prophase I -homologous chromosomes pair up gene by gene -homologue portions of two nonsister chromatids trade places -combines DNA from two parents into a single chromosome50
8454921508random fertilization-any sperm can fuse with any ovum -the fusion of two gametes produces a zygote with any of about 70 trillion diploid combinations -each zygote has a unique genetic identity51

AP Psychology 7B Flashcards

Myers' Psychology for AP Chapter 7B Cognition: Thinking, Problem Solving, Creativity, and Language

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8323219335CognitionThe mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.0
8323219336ConceptA mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people1
8323219337PrototypeA mental image or best example of a category. Matching new items to a prototype provides a quick and easy method for sorting items into categories (as when comparing feathered creatures to a prototypical bird, such as a robin)2
8323219338AlgorithmA methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees solving a particular problem. Contrasts with the usually speedier, but also more error prone- use of heuristics/3
8323219339HeuristicsA simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgement and solve problems efficiently; usually speedier but also more error-prone than algorithms Ex- not going to the ice cream isle for crackers4
8323219340InsightA sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem; it contrasts with strategy-based solutions5
8323219341CreativityThe ability to produce novel and valuable ideas.6
8323219342Confirmation BiasA tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence.7
8323219343FixationThe inability to see a problem from a new perspective, by employing a different mental set8
8323219344Mental SetA tendency to approach a problem in one particular way, often a way that has been successful in the past9
8323219345Functional FixednessThe tendency to think of things only in the terms of their usual functions; an impediment to problem solving10
8323219346Representativeness HeuristicJudging the likelihood of things in terms of how well they seem to represent, or match, particular prototypes; may lead us to ignore other relevant information11
8323219347Availability HeuristicEstimating the likelihood of events based on their availability in memory; if instances come readily to mind (perhaps because of their vividness), we presume such events are common12
8323219348OverconfidenceThe tendency to be more confident than correct -- to over estimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgements13
8323219349Belief PerseveranceClinging to one's initial conceptions after the basis on which thy were formed has been discredited14
8323219350IntuitonAn effortless, immediate, automatic feeling or thoughts as contrasted with explicit, conscious reasoning15
8323219351FramingThe way an issue is posed; how an issue is framed can significantly affect decisions and judgements16
8323219352LanguageOur spoken, written, or signed words and the ways we combine them to communicate meaning17
8323219353PhonemeIn language, the smallest distinctive sound unite18
8323219354MorphemeIn a language, the smallest unit that carries meaning; may be a word or a part of a word (such as a prefix)19
8323219355GrammarIn a language, a system of rules that enables us to communicate with and understand others20
8323219356SemanticsThe set of rules by which we derive meaning from morphemes, words, and sentences in a given language; also, the study of meaning21
8323219357SyntaxThe rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences in a given language22
8323219358Babbling StageBeginning at about 4 months, the stage of speech development in which the infant spontaneously utters various sounds at first unrelated to the household language23
8323219359One-Word StageThe stage in speech development, from about age 1 to 2, during which a child speaks mostly in single words24
8323219360Two-Word StageBeginning about age 2, the stage in speech development during which a child speaks mostly two word stagements25
8323219361Telegraphic SpeechEarly Speech stage in which a child speaks like a telegram --"Go Car"-- using mostly nouns and verbs26
8323219362Linguistic DeterminismWhorf's hypothesis that language determines the way we think27

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