B1.1 Biology Practical Investigation - Lesson 1

Which of these is considered primary source of data?

• Kerry finds the distance home by looking at the distance on a road sign.

• Edna finds the distance she travels home by using the odometer on her car.

Which of these is considered primary source of data?

• Edna finds out the number of sheep on a farm by looking at the farm records.

• Kerry finds out the number of sheep on the farm by counting the sheep.

Which of these is considered secondary source of data?

• Kerry finds the distance home by looking at the distance on a road sign.

• Edna finds the distance she travels home by using the odometer on her car.

Which of these is considered secondary source of data?

• Edna finds out the number of sheep on a farm by looking at the farm records.

• Kerry finds out the number of sheep on the farm by counting the sheep.

A complete investigation involves: 1. Planning...which is...

• The investigation has a clear aim and a carefully designed procedure.

• Primary information is gathered by observing and measuring.

• The information is analysed to find something out.

• The findings are reported for other people to review.

A complete investigation involves: 2. Data collection...which is...

• The investigation has a clear aim and a carefully designed procedure.

• Primary information is gathered by observing and measuring.

• The information is analysed to find something out.

• The findings are reported for other people to review.

A complete investigation involves: 3. Data analysis...which is...

• Look at the patterns you have found and relate them to your aim.

• Primary information is gathered by observing and measuring.

• The information is analysed to find something out.

• The findings are reported for other people to review.

A complete investigation involves: 5. Evaluation and discussion...which is...

• The investigation has a clear aim and a carefully designed procedure.

• Look at the patterns you have found and relate them to your aim.

• The information is analysed to find something out.

• The findings are reported for other people to review.

A complete investigation involves: 4. Forming a conclusion...which is...

• The investigation has a clear aim and a carefully designed procedure.

• Primary information is gathered by observing and measuring.

• The information is analysed to find something out.

• Look at the patterns you have found and relate them to your aim.

Practical science investigations are a good way to find out things for yourself.

• True

• False

• Never

• Only on Sundays