AS 91601 · 4 credits · Internal
Practical biology
Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance
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You need to plan and carry out a practical biology experiment from start to finish, working with your teacher to design it. This means developing a clear research question, collecting your own data through hands-on work, and then analysing and interpreting what you found to draw conclusions about biological concepts.
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- ·Design a hypothesis or research question linked to a real biological concept
- ·Plan a valid method that either tests variables fairly, seeks patterns, or uses models—explaining what you'll measure and control
- ·Collect, record, and process actual data from your investigation carefully
- ·Interpret your results and explain what they mean in relation to your original purpose
- ·Support your conclusion with evidence from both your data and information from other reliable sources
You carry out a complete investigation with a clear purpose, collect and process data, and write a conclusion that matches your findings.
You use a valid method with careful consideration of errors and bias, collect reliable data that shows a clear trend or pattern, and link your conclusion back to the biological ideas you're investigating.