skills questions

Question 1

how to answer ‘discuss the results’

Answer 1

state what you see:
- which is highest and lowest result
- highest and lowest result in each independent variable
- compare each independent variable
(if results are about a familiar topic, give scientific reasoning)

Question 2

how to discuss multiple groups

Answer 2

give pros and cons of each group

Question 3

how to discuss a statement

Answer 3

give reasons based on the data or information given and use own knowledge if you can

Question 4

how to discuss a conclusion

Answer 4

• provide evidence for each side of the argument
• use own knowledge
• be thorough about each side of the argument

Question 5

how to evaluate data

Answer 5

• compare all of the data given
• give an overall trend
• compare data sets - focus on pieces of data that don’t fit trend
• use own calculated data
• use own knowledge if possible
• state problems in the data collection e.g sample size, control variables, time frame, representative of an area

Question 6

how to evaluate something

Answer 6

• pros and cons of the ‘something’
• use own knowledge if possible
• good cons - ‘small sample size’ ‘length of time observed for’

Question 7

how to comment on data

Answer 7

• describe all the pieces of data
• state overall trend and give reason
• mention highest and lowest point
• can you make your own calculation?