AS 91410 · 4 credits · Internal
Practical investigation
Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation
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You need to design and carry out your own practical investigation into an Earth and Space Science topic, collecting real data and working independently from start to finish. Your report must show that you've carefully controlled your experiment to get reliable results, and that you understand the science behind what you were testing.
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- ·State a clear purpose for your investigation
- ·Design a method that controls variables, explains how you'll measure key variables, and identifies sources of error you'll manage
- ·Collect valid raw data that matches your method and record it properly
- ·Process and interpret your data to draw a conclusion that directly answers your investigation purpose
- ·Explain how the Earth and Space Science concepts link to what you tested, and show how your method allowed you to get reliable data
You carry out a complete investigation with a clear purpose, collect valid data using a properly designed method, and interpret your results to reach a conclusion that links to Earth and Space Science concepts.
You confirm or refine your method to improve how valid and reliable your data is, and you explain in depth how the science and your investigation design both support your conclusion.