Evaluating Evidence (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Quizzes
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Why is replication by other researchers important when evaluating agricultural research?
Why is replication by other researchers important when evaluating agricultural research?
It strengthens credibility
Which of these is a potential source of bias in agricultural research?
Which of these is a potential source of bias in agricultural research?
Funding sources
What is a major limitation of small-scale agricultural studies?
What is a major limitation of small-scale agricultural studies?
They may not represent wider systems
Why might laboratory results not translate directly to real farm conditions?
Why might laboratory results not translate directly to real farm conditions?
Labs eliminate many real variables
What problem can time constraints cause in agricultural research?
What problem can time constraints cause in agricultural research?
Missing long-term impacts
What does 'validity' mean when evaluating agricultural research?
What does 'validity' mean when evaluating agricultural research?
Measurements test what's claimed
Which type of data includes yields, averages, and percentages?
Which type of data includes yields, averages, and percentages?
Numeric data
When making predictions from agricultural data, what should you focus on?
When making predictions from agricultural data, what should you focus on?
Patterns in the data
What does sustainability in agriculture require considering?
What does sustainability in agriculture require considering?
Long-term impacts on soil & climate
What do environmental ethics in agriculture encompass?
What do environmental ethics in agriculture encompass?
Impacts on biodiversity & water quality