TOPIC 4 - Key Science Skills

What should a scientific report not exceed in length?

• 1000 words

• 600 words

• 800 words

• 500 words

What is important to consider from a scientific measurement perspective?

• The difference between the measured value and the true value

• The complexity of knowledge systems

• The social structures of cultures

• The ethical approaches to bioethical issues

What is a case study in scientific investigation methodologies?

• A process of using a model to study behavior

• An investigation of a particular activity, behavior, event, or problem

• The collation and analysis of secondary data

• An experimental investigation of the relationship between variables

What is the purpose of fieldwork in scientific investigations?

• To develop new designs and methodologies

• To determine correlation through observation

• To simulate systems using mathematical models

• To classify phenomena into sets

What does modelling in scientific investigation involve?

• Analyzing secondary data

• Conducting fieldwork

• Constructing physical, conceptual, or mathematical models

• Classifying phenomena into sets

What is the focus of a controlled experiment?

• Observing and interacting with environments

• Investigating the relationship between an independent and dependent variable

• Collating and analyzing secondary data

• Designing a system to meet human needs

What is the goal of a correlational study?

• To develop new methodologies

• To understand relationships between variables

• To construct mathematical models

• To classify objects into sets

What is the purpose of the 'Title' section in a scientific report?

• To provide a brief explanation of the investigation

• To outline the methodology used

• To present the question under investigation

• To summarize data generation methods

What should the 'Introduction' section of a scientific report include?

• A summary of data analysis methods

• A brief explanation or reason for undertaking the investigation

• A presentation of generated data

• A detailed list of references

Which section of a scientific report provides a brief outline of the selected methodology?

• Title

• Introduction

• Methodology and methods

• Results