Obtaining Primary Data
Turn observations into answerable questions.
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Investigating Science · 2027 HSC
Scientific Investigations
Turn observations into a defensible investigation: choose a method, collect or interpret evidence, evaluate validity and communicate a bounded conclusion.
50 pages2027 HSC editionInvestigating Science Stage 6 Syllabus (2017)Digital Reader
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Choosing Investigation Methods
Compare methods and justify design choices.
The Student Investigation
Plan and evaluate a school-supervised investigation.
Reliability and Validity
Separate error, bias, precision and validity.
HSC-style practice
Attempt original questions.
Worked responses
Check evidence-based reasoning.
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- pp 3–8
Obtaining Primary Data
Turn observations into answerable questions.
- pp 9–13
Choosing Investigation Methods
Compare methods and justify design choices.
- pp 14–18
The Student Investigation
Plan and evaluate a school-supervised investigation.
- pp 19–22
Reliability and Validity
Separate error, bias, precision and validity.
- pp 23–30
Reporting
Communicate method, evidence and limitations.
- pp 31–42
HSC-style practice
Attempt original questions.
- pp 43–50
Worked responses
Check evidence-based reasoning.
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State the claim or question, test whether the method can answer it, and make a conclusion proportionate to the evidence. Use the original practice and worked responses to revise that chain.
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