EduKits Education

EduKits Education
Back to Course

HSC Investigating Science

0% Complete
0/34 Steps
  1. Module 1: Cause and Effect - Observing
    Role of Observations
  2. Observations
  3. Observations as Evidence
  4. Observing, Collecting and Recording Data
  5. Conclusions Promote Further Observations
  6. Module 2: Cause and Effect - Inferences and Generalisations
    Observations and Inferences
  7. Using Secondary-sourced Data
  8. Observing Patterns
  9. Developing Inquiry Questions
  10. Generalisations in Science
  11. Peer Review
  12. Module 3: Scientific Models
    Models to Inform Understanding
  13. Types of Models
  14. Constructing a Model
  15. Module 4: Theories and Laws
    Introduction to Scientific Theories and Laws
  16. Development of a Theory
  17. Development of Laws
  18. Application of Theories and Laws in Science
  19. Module 5: Scientific Investigations
    Practical Investigations to Obtain Primary Data
  20. Different Types of Scientific Investigations
  21. Student Investigation
  22. Reliability and Validity
  23. Reporting
  24. Module 6: Technologies
    Scientific Investigation and Technology
  25. A Continuous Cycle
  26. Module 7: Fact or Fallacy?
    Testing Claims
  27. Impacts on Investigations
  28. Evidence-based Analysis
  29. Reading Between the Lines
  30. Science as Self-correcting – the Issues
  31. Module 8: Science and Society
    Incidents, Events and Science
  32. Regulation of Scientific Research
  33. Influence of Economic, Social and Political Forces on Scientific Research
  34. Additional Resources
    Glossary of Terms
HSC Investigating Science Scientific Investigation and Technology
In Progress
Lesson 24 of 34
In Progress

Scientific Investigation and Technology

How does technology enhance and/or limit scientific investigation?

Inquiry Question

Overview

  • Design a practical investigation that uses available technologies to measure both the independent and dependent variables that produce quantitative data to measure the effect of changes of, including but not limited to:
    • Temperature on reaction rate
    • Temperature on volume of gas
    • Speed on distance travelled
    • Pressure on volume of gas
  • Conduct the practical investigation to obtain relevant data and evaluate the limitations of the technologies used
  • Investigate the range of measuring devices used in the practical investigation and assess the likelihood of random and systematic errors and the devices’ degree of accuracy
  • Using specific examples, compare the accuracy of analogue and digital technologies in making observations
  • Assess the safety of technologies selected for the practical investigation by using chemical safety data and Work Health and Safety guidelines as appropriate