Practice Analysis And Evaluation (14.5) - Chapter 14: The Internal Assessment (IA) - Practical

Practice: Analysis and Evaluation

Lesson 14.5The Internal Assessment (IA) - Practical

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Question 1.
Define the term 'analysis' in the context of a scientific experiment.
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Think about how you assess what your data means.
Question 2.
What is a systematic error?
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Consider why results might consistently skew in one direction.
3Question 3.
What is the primary goal of the analysis phase?
- To summarize findings
- To interpret results
- To collect data
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Think about the meaning behind your results.
4Question 4.
True or False: Systematic errors can be eliminated through repeated trials.
- True
- False
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Consider the nature of errors.
Question 5.
You designed an experiment to test the effect of light intensity on plant growth; however, you noticed significant variability in growth despite following your protocol. Identify potential sources of error and suggest improvements to your experiment.
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Consider aspects that can affect biological growth.
Question 6.
After conducting an experiment, your percentage error was significantly higher than the uncertainty in your measurements. What does this indicate about the sources of error in your experiment?
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Think about what systematic errors might look like.

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