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 transect line is used in ecological data collection.
Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of using interviews as a data collection method in biology.
Describe one way to minimize human error during data collection in biology experiments.
Describe the main difference between direct and indirect observation in biological data collection.
A researcher collects data on the number of different bird species in a park every week for a year. What type of data collection is this? (1) Cross-sectional (2) Longitudinal (3) Experimental (4) Indirect
A researcher uses a net to capture insects in different parts of a field. What type of sampling is this? (1) Random sampling (2) Stratified sampling (3) Systematic sampling (4) Convenience sampling
A scientist wants to study the effect of pollution on fish in a river. Which data collection method is most appropriate? (1) Laboratory experiment (2) Field survey (3) Interview (4) Literature review
A student wants to study the effect of light on plant growth. Which data collection method should they use? (1) Field observation (2) Laboratory experiment (3) Interview (4) Literature review
A researcher collects data on the number of different bird species in a park every week for a year. What type of data collection is this? (1) Cross-sectional (2) Longitudinal (3) Experimental (4) Indirect
A researcher uses a net to capture insects in different parts of a field. What type of sampling is this? (1) Random sampling (2) Stratified sampling (3) Systematic sampling (4) Convenience sampling
A scientist wants to study the effect of pollution on fish in a river. Which data collection method is most appropriate? (1) Laboratory experiment (2) Field survey (3) Interview (4) Literature review
A student wants to study the effect of light on plant growth. Which data collection method should they use? (1) Field observation (2) Laboratory experiment (3) Interview (4) Literature review
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a small, representative group selected from a larger population for the purpose of data collection.
Fill in the blank: In a controlled experiment, the variable that is measured and recorded is called the __________ variable.
Fill in the blank: The accuracy and consistency of data collected in an experiment is referred to as __________.
Fill in the blank: The process of checking data for errors and inconsistencies before analysis is called __________.
True or False: Convenience sampling always produces a representative sample.
True or False: Data collected from published scientific articles is considered secondary data.
True or False: Data collection methods should be chosen based on the research question and objectives.
True or False: Secondary data is data collected directly by the researcher for the specific study.
