Edexcel AS/A2 Biology Student Unit Guide: Units 3 and 6 Practical Biology and Research and Investigative Skills
Published on 26. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
72 pages
978-1-4441-8279-8 (ISBN)
Description
Written by a senior examiner, Ed Lees, this Edexcel AS/A2 Biology Student Unit Guide is the essential study companion for Units 3 and 6: Practical Biology and Research and Investigative Skills.This full-colour book includes all you need to know to prepare for your Unit 3 and Unit 6 assessments: - clear guidance on the range of practical apparatus and techniques that you need to know about and an overview of the scientific method of testing ideas by experimentation - examiner's advice throughout, so you will know what to expect in the assessments and will be able to demonstrate the skills required - sample investigation tasks for extra practice before your assessments
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Learning
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
Full colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
160 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4441-8279-8 (9781444182798)
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Ed Lees is a senior examiner.
Content
Content Guidance Unit 3 Basic requirements Researching information What biologists actually do and are their solutions valid? Ethical, social, environmental and economic implications Evaluating benefits and risks Discussing alternative views or solutions Listing and evaluating sources Unit 6 Basic requirements Research & rationale Planning and the importance of trial investigations Recording data, recognising anomalies and graphical presentation Statistical testing and drawing scientific conclusions Using information to explain your data Evaluating your investigation Questions & Answers Knowledge check answers Index