Designing and Planning Investigations (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Which THREE characteristics must a research question have?
Which THREE characteristics must a research question have?
Testable, achievable, specific
What is the independent variable (IV)?
What is the independent variable (IV)?
The factor manipulated in an experiment
What is a negative control group?
What is a negative control group?
Not exposed to IV, expect no results
Why is replication important in experiments?
Why is replication important in experiments?
Find if results precise, take averages
Which error type causes consistent differences due to faulty equipment?
Which error type causes consistent differences due to faulty equipment?
Systematic error
What does 'precise' mean?
What does 'precise' mean?
Measurements closely align with each other
What format should a hypothesis follow?
What format should a hypothesis follow?
If [change in IV], then [change in DV]
Which sampling ensures each population member is equally likely to be included?
Which sampling ensures each population member is equally likely to be included?
Random sampling
What does 'reproducible' mean?
What does 'reproducible' mean?
Other scientists get same results
Which is an essential ethical consideration?
Which is an essential ethical consideration?
Participants aware of risks and consent