AICE Environmental Management - Chapter 2

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independent variable

The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

dependent variable

The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.

investigation, theory

the hypothesis is supported by an __________________ and observation can become a ______________

Reliable Research

Research that can be replicated; consistency.

biased research

findings that benefit the company or individual conducting the research

• limited amount of historical data

• development of scientific theory

• advances in technology

what has historical data developed?

• limited amount of data

• lack of public and media knowledge

• uncertainty in climate models

Outline how unreliable data has led to false reporting of scientific conclusions

• quadrats, pitfall traps, sweep nets, beating trays, kick sampling, light traps, capture-mark-recapture

• water turbidity

• questionnaires, interviews

describe techniques used to collect sample data

use of a suitable abundance scale (ACFOR)

estimate abundance using quadrat data using...

• geospatial systems

• satellite sensors

• radio tracking

• computer modelling

• crowd sourcing

state the methods of data collection that include the use of technology

a broad term for datasets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate.

big data

• amount and type of data stored

• speed at which new data is generated

• trustworthiness of the data

• ways the data can be used

the benefits and limitations of the analysis of big data

independent variable

The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

dependent variable

The measurable effect, outcome, or response in which the research is interested.

investigation, theory

the hypothesis is supported by an __________________ and observation can become a ______________

Reliable Research

Research that can be replicated; consistency.

biased research

findings that benefit the company or individual conducting the research

• limited amount of historical data

• development of scientific theory

• advances in technology

what has historical data developed?

• limited amount of data

• lack of public and media knowledge

• uncertainty in climate models

Outline how unreliable data has led to false reporting of scientific conclusions

• quadrats, pitfall traps, sweep nets, beating trays, kick sampling, light traps, capture-mark-recapture

• water turbidity

• questionnaires, interviews

describe techniques used to collect sample data

use of a suitable abundance scale (ACFOR)

estimate abundance using quadrat data using...

• geospatial systems

• satellite sensors

• radio tracking

• computer modelling

• crowd sourcing

state the methods of data collection that include the use of technology

a broad term for datasets so large or complex that traditional data processing applications are inadequate.

big data

• amount and type of data stored

• speed at which new data is generated

• trustworthiness of the data

• ways the data can be used

the benefits and limitations of the analysis of big data