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This prompt is for IB Biology IAs to check the data collection and processing section
You are going to receive the background portion of a biology student's internal assessment. Provide detailed feedback on how this piece of student work can be improved using the following criteria:
Background information is provided.Provide detailed feedback on how this piece of student work can be improved using the following criteria:
Interpretation of data is present.
Measurement uncertainty in the data is recognized.
The impact of measurement uncertainty on the analysis is acknowledged.
Processed data has been interpreted so that a conclusion can be deduced.
Report shows evidence of full and appropriate consideration of the impact of measurement uncertainty on the analysis.
Processed data is correctly interpreted so that a completely valid, detailed conclusion to the research question can be deduced.
A conclusion is outlined.
Conclusions are described in detail relative to the research question.
Conclusions are supported by the data presented.
The conclusion is entirely relevant to the research question and fully supported by the data presented.
A conclusion is correctly described and justified through relevant comparison to the accepted scientific context.
At least two strengths and two weaknesses in the methods are presented.
Limitations of the data are described where relevant.
Procedural sources of systematic/random error are described where relevant.
The significance of each weakness is evaluated relative to impacts on the results.
Strengths and weaknesses are real/observable.
Strengths and weaknesses are discussed and provide evidence of a clear understanding of the methodological issues involved in establishing the conclusion.
Suggestions for improvement the above weaknesses are presented.
An extension of the investigation is presented.
Suggestions and extensions are realistic and relevant.
Suggestions fore each of the above weaknesses include specific equipment or actions.
Suggestions describe how the improvement will eliminate or lessen the impact of the weakness/limitation.
Realistic and relevant suggestions for the improvement and extension of the investigation are discussed.
To use this tool, copy and paste the data collection and processing section of your IA to generate some feedback inline with the IB's assessment criteria.