Criteria 2

Which of the following is not a key component of scientific inquiry?

• Formulating a research question

• Memorizing scientific facts

• Designing experiments

• Communicating results

Which type of assessment tool is best suited for evaluating a student’s ability to design and conduct an experiment?

• Observation checklist

• Written assessment

• Multiple-choice quiz

• Concept map

What is the primary purpose of piloting an assessment tool with a small group of students?

• To eliminate the need for written instructions

• To calculate student grades ahead of the main assessment

•  To identify any issues or areas for improvement

• To ensure it aligns with the curriculum standards

What is the primary characteristic of qualitative analysis?

•  It involves numerical data and statistical methods.

• It focuses on non-numerical data and thematic analysis

•  It determines the amount of a chemical in a sample

• It calculates trends using regression analysis.

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• Feeling and emotions

• Flavour

• Height

• Texture

What is a common method used in qualitative analysis?

• Descriptive statistics

• Correlation analysis

•  Regression analysis

• Content analysis

What is one key difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

• Quantitative data provides a YES/NO determination, while qualitative data gives numerical estimates.

• Qualitative data involves descriptions, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

• Qualitative data is easier to analyze than quantitative data.

• Qualitative data involves numerical values, while quantitative data is descriptive.

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The sound the cat makes

• The number of toes on the cat's paws

• The age of the cat

• Whether the cat seems affectionate or aloof

.A qualitative test for lead might cause a solution to turn yellow when:

• The lead concentration is precisely measured.

• A significant quantity of lead ions is present.

• No lead is present in the solution.

• The solution reaches a certain temperature.

What is the purpose of experimentation in the scientific method?

• To gather data for further observation

• To refine existing theories

• To create hypotheses

• To test hypotheses through controlled experiments