Reaching Conclusions and Evaluating the Enquiry
Learn to synthesise findings to form valid conclusions that answer the initial enquiry question, and critically reflect on the investigation's methodology and reliability.
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Learn to synthesise findings to form valid conclusions that answer the initial enquiry question, and critically reflect on the investigation's methodology and reliability.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the overall success of a fieldwork investigation based on its methodology and the data collected.
- Explain how your conclusions link back to the original hypothesis or enquiry question.
- Justify suggestions for improving the investigation if it were to be repeated.
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