G: Scientific Methods Flashcards
What are the two types of data mentioned?
Qualitative and quantitative
How can qualitative data be described?
Descriptive and expressive oral narratives
What type of data includes numbers or counts?
Quantitative data
What is relevant data?
Data that addresses the question being investigated
What must be considered in an investigation?
All relevant data
What is produced through the study and interpretation of data?
Evidence
In what forms can data be represented as evidence?
- Written texts
- Verbal presentations
- Oral traditions
- Graphs
- Tables
- Charts
- Diagrams
- Simulations
- Models
What does Systeme international d’unités refer to?
Common system of measurement used to communicate data and evidence
What is the abbreviation for Systeme international d’unités?
SI
What does ongoing collection of evidence provide?
A way to expand and adjust previous knowledge
Fill in the blank: Data can be descriptive and expressed using _______.
words
Fill in the blank: Data can be measured and expressed using _______.
numbers and counts
True or False: All observations and data are relevant to the question being investigated.
False
What does reliability refer to?
Consistency of data and evidence
Reliability is crucial for ensuring that results can be trusted and replicated.
What can affect the reliability of evidence?
The amount of data collected and whether the data can be reproduced
A larger dataset and reproducibility enhance reliability.
What does validity refer to?
How accurately data and evidence reflect what is supposed to be described or measured
Validity ensures that the findings truly represent the phenomenon under study.
How can data be measured more accurately?
Using tools or technology
Advanced measurement tools can reduce errors and improve data accuracy.
What must conclusions drawn during an investigation be based on?
Reliable and valid evidence
Conclusions lacking reliable or valid evidence may lead to incorrect interpretations.
