Chapter in Life Sciences (Harvard University): Photosynthesis and Respiration
National Geographic: Photosynthesis
Nature: Photosynthetic cells
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Search for news articles which come from trusted news outlets, such as the Associated Press (AP) and The Atlantic, and other sources chosen for use in the classroom.
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WHAT IS A RESEARCH QUESTION?
A Research Question is defined as ‘A question that directs the scientific inquiry activity. Its purpose is to focus the research investigation, inform the direction of the research, and guide all stages of inquiry, analysis, interpretation and evaluation’. It should:
1.3.1 Include measurable variables – the independent and dependent variables
1.3.2 Have a guiding word, such as what, why, would or will
1.3.3 Be phrased so that a definitive answer can be developed
1.3.4 Be able to link the guiding word to verbs such as identify, describe, compare, contrast, distinguish, analyse, evaluate or create so that a specific task can be determined
ELEMENTS OF A RESEARCH QUESTION (from Dr Cam Brooks)
EXAMPLE OF A SPECIFIC RESEARCH QUESTION
Should patients over the age of 80 years be permitted to undergo triple bypass operations? (Too broad)
SUBSTITUTE WITH
Should triple bypass operations (independent variable) be offerered to patients over 80 (participant group) because of their poorer success rate regarding complications from pneumonia and stroke (measurable dependant variable) compared to patients under 80 (comparison/control)?
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