Physics in Practice Investigation (Leaving Cert Physics): Quizzes
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Practise the questions
12 questions from this quiz
What percentage of the total Leaving Cert Physics mark does the Physics in Practice Investigation represent?
What percentage of the total Leaving Cert Physics mark does the Physics in Practice Investigation represent?
40%
When is the common brief for the investigation issued by the SEC?
When is the common brief for the investigation issued by the SEC?
Term 2 of Year 1
What type of data is collected during Phase 1 (Scientific research) of the investigation?
What type of data is collected during Phase 1 (Scientific research) of the investigation?
Secondary data
What type of data is collected during Phase 2 (Experimental work)?
What type of data is collected during Phase 2 (Experimental work)?
Primary data
Approximately how many hours is recommended for completing all aspects of the investigation?
Approximately how many hours is recommended for completing all aspects of the investigation?
20 hours
How many key skill areas are used to assess the investigation?
How many key skill areas are used to assess the investigation?
Five
Which skill area involves 'processing and interpreting data, showing patterns and trends'?
Which skill area involves 'processing and interpreting data, showing patterns and trends'?
Analyse
Which skill area involves 'planning, carrying out, and refining experiments'?
Which skill area involves 'planning, carrying out, and refining experiments'?
Investigate
What should students maintain throughout the investigation to record every stage of their work?
What should students maintain throughout the investigation to record every stage of their work?
A detailed logbook
During Phase 3, what should you discuss regarding your experimental results?
During Phase 3, what should you discuss regarding your experimental results?
Support for hypothesis and limitations
How is the Physics in Practice Investigation report marked?
How is the Physics in Practice Investigation report marked?
Externally to national standards
Which strand connects to 'applying scientific method principles and evaluating evidence critically'?
Which strand connects to 'applying scientific method principles and evaluating evidence critically'?
The Nature of Science