Research Methods Flashcards
1
Q
What are the main stages in a scientific investigation?
A
1) identify a topic of interest
2) search to find out what is already known
3) construct hypothesis
4) design experiment
5) carry out experiment to test hypothesis
6) analyse results and make conclusions
7) develop the study further and plan further research
2
Q
What are the planning stages for an investigation?(Lazy Tiger Can Never Stop Sniffing Snow)
A
Location
Timing of sampling
Count
Number of samples
Size of sample
Standardised sampling techniques (comparison)
Statically analysis
3
Q
How to avoid bias sampling?
A
Random
Systematic
Stratified
4
Q
What is systematic sampling?
A
5
Q
How many samples are need in an investigation?
A
10
