Science Inquiry Skills

Question 1

What are the three types of data collection methods?

Answer 1

Objective quantitative, subjective quantitative, qualitative. Examples: Objective quantitative - measuring height; Subjective quantitative - rating pain on a scale; Qualitative - interviews or open-ended surveys.

Question 2

What does IVCARDD stand for in ethical issues associated with investigations?

Answer 2

IVCARD: Integrity, Validity, Confidentiality, Anonymity, Respect, Diversity, and Deception. Each component addresses a critical aspect of ethical research practices.

Question 3

List the types of variables in scientific research.

Answer 3

• Independent: what is changed
• Dependent: what is measured
• Controlled: things that remain the same
• Extraneous (participant, situational, researcher): a variable not being investigated that can impact the outcome of the study
  Each type of variable plays a specific role in experimental design and analysis.

Question 4

Hypotheses and conclusions can be drawn from _______.

Answer 4

[data].
Hypotheses are predictions made before data collection, while conclusions are interpretations made after analyzing the data.

Question 5

What measures can be calculated and analyzed from data sets?

Answer 5

• Mean
• Standard Deviation

Mean provides a measure of central tendency, while Standard Deviation indicates the dispersion of data points.

Question 6

Science as a Human Endeavour relates to which contemporary issues in Psychology?

Answer 6

• Cognitive
• Forensic
• Developmental

These areas utilize scientific principles to address real-world problems and enhance understanding.

Question 7

What are the key concepts of Science as a Human Endeavour?

Answer 7

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Development
• Application
• Influence

These concepts highlight the interconnectedness of scientific research and societal impact.