Scientific Data (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What type of data describes the colour of a solution during a chemical reaction?
What type of data describes the colour of a solution during a chemical reaction?
Qualitative data
Which type of data can be analysed using mathematical and statistical methods?
Which type of data can be analysed using mathematical and statistical methods?
Quantitative data
Why is quantitative data generally considered more reliable than qualitative data?
Why is quantitative data generally considered more reliable than qualitative data?
It is based on precise measurements
What is scientific integrity?
What is scientific integrity?
Following rules governing research
What does repeatability demonstrate in an experiment?
What does repeatability demonstrate in an experiment?
The method is consistent and precise
What is reproducibility?
What is reproducibility?
Different groups get similar results
How should you handle anomalous results in your analysis?
How should you handle anomalous results in your analysis?
Acknowledge and explain them
What might cause anomalous results in an experiment?
What might cause anomalous results in an experiment?
Faulty equipment or human error
What does correlation between two variables mean?
What does correlation between two variables mean?
There's a statistical association
What is causation in scientific terms?
What is causation in scientific terms?
A direct cause-and-effect link
In the dog ownership example, what is the actual cause of longer life?
In the dog ownership example, what is the actual cause of longer life?
Increased exercise from walking
What should a good conclusion avoid?
What should a good conclusion avoid?
Introducing new information