G: Scientific Methods Flashcards

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What are the two types of data mentioned?

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Qualitative and quantitative

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2
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How can qualitative data be described?

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Descriptive and expressive oral narratives

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3
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What type of data includes numbers or counts?

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Quantitative data

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4
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What is relevant data?

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Data that addresses the question being investigated

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5
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What must be considered in an investigation?

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All relevant data

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6
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What is produced through the study and interpretation of data?

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Evidence

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7
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In what forms can data be represented as evidence?

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  • Written texts
  • Verbal presentations
  • Oral traditions
  • Graphs
  • Tables
  • Charts
  • Diagrams
  • Simulations
  • Models
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8
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What does Systeme international d’unités refer to?

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Common system of measurement used to communicate data and evidence

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9
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What is the abbreviation for Systeme international d’unités?

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SI

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10
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What does ongoing collection of evidence provide?

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A way to expand and adjust previous knowledge

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11
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Fill in the blank: Data can be descriptive and expressed using _______.

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words

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12
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Fill in the blank: Data can be measured and expressed using _______.

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numbers and counts

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13
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True or False: All observations and data are relevant to the question being investigated.

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False

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14
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What does reliability refer to?

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Consistency of data and evidence

Reliability is crucial for ensuring that results can be trusted and replicated.

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15
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What can affect the reliability of evidence?

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The amount of data collected and whether the data can be reproduced

A larger dataset and reproducibility enhance reliability.

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16
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What does validity refer to?

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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.

17
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How can data be measured more accurately?

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Using tools or technology

Advanced measurement tools can reduce errors and improve data accuracy.

18
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What must conclusions drawn during an investigation be based on?

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Reliable and valid evidence

Conclusions lacking reliable or valid evidence may lead to incorrect interpretations.