ATARMAxxing
HSC Investigating SciencePractice Examination 1
| Reading time | 15 minutes |
| Writing time | 2 hours |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Questions | 36 |
| Structure | Section I — 20 Q, 20 marks · Section II — 16 Q, 80 marks |
This paper covers
- Marshall and Warren's self-experiment and the linear method
- Digital versus analogue thermometers at a weather station
- Correlation and causation in a music-and-memory claim
- Nuclear meltdowns and the public image of science
- Codes of conduct for stem cell research
- Integrated 8-mark: incidents, regulation and public trust in science
Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.
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