One of the Most Important and Effective Ways to Reduce

question 9

True/False

One of the most important and effective ways to reduce the measurement error of an assessment is to standardize it.

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Definitions:

Backbone

The spine or vertebral column; a series of connected bones or vertebrae that provide structural support and protection to the spinal cord in vertebrates.

Griffith's Transformation

Griffith's transformation experiment demonstrated that bacteria can take up foreign DNA from their environment and express its genetic information, a foundational experiment in molecular biology.

R-strain Bacteria

A type of bacteria distinguished by its rough appearance due to the absence of a polysaccharide capsule, often used in studies of bacterial transformation.

S-strain Bacteria

A strain of bacteria that possesses a smooth capsule made of polysaccharides, making it virulent by protecting it from the host's immune system.