9. (a)
(i) Give one example of a limitation of the scientific method - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 9 - 2014
Question 9
9.
(a)
(i) Give one example of a limitation of the scientific method.
(ii) Where do scientists usually publish the results and conclusions of their investigation... show full transcript
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(i) Give one example of a limitation of the scientific method - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 9 - 2014
Step 1
Give one example of a limitation of the scientific method.
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One limitation of the scientific method is the extent of our basic knowledge or the basis of investigation. This affects our ability to interpret results or apply them to the natural world, especially in states of change or unexpected discoveries.
Step 2
Where do scientists usually publish the results and conclusions of their investigations?
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Scientists typically publish their results and conclusions in scientific journals.
Step 3
When dissecting a mammalian heart where, precisely, did you locate the tricuspid valve?
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The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle of the heart.
Step 4
Briefly describe how you carried out the dissection to expose this valve.
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To expose the tricuspid valve, I cut through the right side of the heart using a scalpel, ensuring to avoid damaging surrounding structures.
Step 5
Where did you find the semilunar valves during the dissection?
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The semilunar valves were located at the base of the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
Step 6
When you investigated the effect of exercise on the human pulse rate or breathing rate what did you first establish?
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Initially, I established the resting (pulse) rate or breathing rate before conducting any exercise.
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How did you measure pulse rate or breathing rate?
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To measure the pulse rate, I felt for the pulse or observed breathing. I counted the heart beats (or breaths) for a specified time and repeated the process to find the average.
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