AC9S8I06

Evaluating

analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions

Elaborations

AC9S8I06_E1identifying assumptions then examining if extra variable controls are required and how these might affect the data and conclusion
AC9S8I06_E2identifying sources of error in methods such as inconsistent variable control and inaccuracies in procedures or measurements, and explaining how the method could be improved
AC9S8I06_E3comparing results with other groups or secondary sources to examine consistency and describing where there may be conflicting results or conclusions
AC9S8I06_E4analysing conclusions or claims to determine if there are further questions which should be explored to verify the conclusion or claim
AC9S8I06_E5analysing conclusions to identify facts or premises that are taken for granted to be true, and discussing the reasonableness of those assumptions with others