KA 3: reporting and critical evaluation of biological research: evaluating results and conclusions

Question 1

what should the evaluation of conclusions refer to

Answer 1

existing knowledge and the results of other investigations

Question 2

what would meaningful scientific discussion include?

Answer 2

• consideration of findings in the context of existing knowledge
• the results of other investigations

Question 3

what should scientific writing reveal?

Answer 3

-an awareness of the contribution of scientific research to increasing scientific knowledge and to the social, economic and industrial life of the community

Question 4

consideration should be given as to whether the results….

Answer 4

can be attributed to correlation or causation