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 one advantage of using a data table to record experimental results.
Describe one disadvantage of using surveys to collect data.
Explain the difference between primary and secondary data.
Explain why it is important to define variables clearly before collecting data.
A researcher wants to know the average height of students in a school. Which tool should she use to collect data? (1) Thermometer (2) Ruler or measuring tape (3) Balance (4) Microscope
A scientist wants to know the effect of fertilizer on plant growth. Which data collection method should she use? (1) Survey (2) Experiment (3) Interview (4) Observation only
A student records the number of birds visiting a feeder every hour for a week. What type of data is being collected? (1) Qualitative (2) Quantitative (3) Secondary (4) Biased
A student wants to know how many hours students in her class sleep each night. Which data collection method should she use? (1) Survey (2) Experiment (3) Observation (4) Measurement
A researcher wants to know the average height of students in a school. Which tool should she use to collect data? (1) Thermometer (2) Ruler or measuring tape (3) Balance (4) Microscope
A scientist wants to know the effect of fertilizer on plant growth. Which data collection method should she use? (1) Survey (2) Experiment (3) Interview (4) Observation only
A student records the number of birds visiting a feeder every hour for a week. What type of data is being collected? (1) Qualitative (2) Quantitative (3) Secondary (4) Biased
A student wants to know how many hours students in her class sleep each night. Which data collection method should she use? (1) Survey (2) Experiment (3) Observation (4) Measurement
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a device used to measure the length of an object.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a group of individuals or items from which data is collected.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a question or set of questions used to collect data from people.
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a tool used to collect data by measuring temperature.
True or False: Data can be collected using both manual and electronic methods.
True or False: Data collected from experiments should always be recorded immediately to avoid errors.
True or False: Data collected from only one sample is always enough to make a reliable conclusion.
True or False: Data collection methods should be chosen based on the type of question being investigated.
