Qualitative versus Quantitative Results: An Experimental Introduction to Data Interpretation.

Johnson, Eric R.; Alter, Paula

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ERIC Number: EJ394183

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Qualitative versus Quantitative Results: An Experimental Introduction to Data Interpretation.

Johnson, Eric R.; Alter, Paula

Journal of Chemical Education, v66 n5 p440-41 May 1989

Described is an experiment in which the student can ascertain the meaning of a negative result from a qualitative test by performing a more sensitive quantitative test on the same sample. Methodology for testing urinary glucose with a spectrophotometer at 630 nm and with commercial assaying glucose strips is presented. (MVL)

Descriptors: Biochemistry, Chemical Analysis, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry, College Science, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation, Laboratories, Laboratory Procedures, Research Methodology, Science Experiments, Science Instruction, Spectroscopy, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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