Data Collection, Precision, and Accuracy
Environmental Science · Year 13 · Research Methods · 3o Periodo

Data Collection, Precision, and Accuracy

Students examine the principles of robust data collection, distinguishing between precision and accuracy, and identifying anomalous results.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA A-level Environmental Science Year 13: 3.7.3 Data analysis;Assessment of data quality including precision, accuracy, reliability and the identification of anomalies.

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Students examine the principles of robust data collection, distinguishing between precision and accuracy, and identifying anomalous results.

Key Questions

  1. How can researchers distinguish between natural environmental variation and anomalous data points?
  2. Why is it important to consider both precision and accuracy when evaluating field equipment?
  3. Discuss the best practices for recording and presenting raw environmental data.

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