The Investigative Process, Principles and Practical Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/504/9229
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to produce a plan to test a hypothesis.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Produce a simple testable hypothesis.
  • 1.2
    Produce a plan identifying variables which need to be controlled.
  • 1.3
    Record apparatus/materials to implement the plan.
2

Be able to implement a practical investigation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Follow instructions to carry out an investigation methodically.
  • 2.2
    Use instruments to obtain consistent results.
  • 2.3
    Male contemporaneous records.
  • 2.4
    Record readings or observations.
3

Be able to work safely in the laboratory.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Carry out a risk assessment.
  • 3.2
    Follow laboratory safety procedures.
  • 3.3
    Handle and organise apparatus safely.
  • 3.4
    Identify common hazard warning symbols.
4

Know how to interpret results.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Apply an appropriate numerical or graphical technique to the data.
  • 4.2
    Describe trends.
  • 4.3
    Draw conclusions.
  • 4.4
    Relate results to scientific prinicples.
  • 4.5
    Identify some errors and/or anomalies and limitations.