Scientific Data (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What type of data describes qualities using words rather than numerical values?
What type of data describes qualities using words rather than numerical values?
Qualitative data
Which of these is an example of quantitative data?
Which of these is an example of quantitative data?
Temperature of a solution
Why is quantitative data generally considered more reliable than qualitative data?
Why is quantitative data generally considered more reliable than qualitative data?
Based on precise, repeatable measurements
For measuring small masses, which balance provides more precise results?
For measuring small masses, which balance provides more precise results?
One weighing to nearest 0.01g
What does scientific integrity ensure about research reports?
What does scientific integrity ensure about research reports?
Clear, unbiased, and repeatable
What does repeatability demonstrate in an experiment?
What does repeatability demonstrate in an experiment?
Method is consistent and precise
How does reproducibility differ from repeatability?
How does reproducibility differ from repeatability?
Different people/equipment get same results
Why is identifying patterns in data useful?
Why is identifying patterns in data useful?
Helps predict future investigations
What might cause anomalous results in data?
What might cause anomalous results in data?
Human error or faulty equipment
What does correlation between two variables mean?
What does correlation between two variables mean?
Statistical association exists
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 dogs
What should effective conclusions include?
What should effective conclusions include?
Main findings and hypothesis support