Data Collection Methods
Biology ⇒ Scientific Inquiry and Experimental Design in Biology
Data Collection Methods starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how a data table can help in organizing data collected during a biology experiment.
Describe one limitation of using direct observation in data collection.
Describe the difference between qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in biology.
Explain the importance of recording data accurately during an experiment.
A researcher records the time it takes for seeds to germinate under different temperatures. What type of data is being collected? (1) Qualitative, (2) Quantitative, (3) Categorical, (4) Descriptive
A researcher wants to know the average height of students in a school. Which data collection method should be used? (1) Interview, (2) Measurement, (3) Survey, (4) Observation
A scientist records the pH of water samples from different lakes. What type of data is this? (1) Qualitative, (2) Quantitative, (3) Categorical, (4) Descriptive
A scientist uses a quadrat to estimate the number of plants in a field. What data collection method is being used? (1) Survey, (2) Sampling, (3) Interview, (4) Experiment
A researcher records the time it takes for seeds to germinate under different temperatures. What type of data is being collected? (1) Qualitative, (2) Quantitative, (3) Categorical, (4) Descriptive
A researcher wants to know the average height of students in a school. Which data collection method should be used? (1) Interview, (2) Measurement, (3) Survey, (4) Observation
A scientist records the pH of water samples from different lakes. What type of data is this? (1) Qualitative, (2) Quantitative, (3) Categorical, (4) Descriptive
A scientist uses a quadrat to estimate the number of plants in a field. What data collection method is being used? (1) Survey, (2) Sampling, (3) Interview, (4) Experiment
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a device used to measure temperature in biological experiments.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a tool used to collect data by asking people questions.
Fill in the blank: Data that can be counted or measured is called __________ data.
Fill in the blank: In a field study, recording the color of bird feathers is an example of __________ data.
True or False: Data collected from a small, non-random sample can be generalized to the entire population.
True or False: Data collected from experiments is always quantitative.
True or False: Data collection methods in biology can be affected by human error.
True or False: Data collection methods in biology can include both manual and automated techniques.
