1.
State what is meant by primary data.
[1 mark]
- data you collect yourself
JD SCIENCE
Managing information and data
Indicative marking points. Award marks for equivalent scientific or mathematical wording. Do not issue this sheet with the student worksheet.
2.
State what is meant by secondary data.
[1 mark]
- data from other sources
3.
State what is meant by a LIMS.
[1 mark]
- Laboratory Information Management System
4.
State what is meant by traceability.
[1 mark]
- ability to follow a result back to the sample and method
5.
State what is meant by confidentiality.
[1 mark]
- keeping personal or commercially sensitive data secure
6.
State what is meant by accuracy.
[1 mark]
- how close a result is to the true value
7.
State what is meant by precision.
[1 mark]
- how close repeats are to each other
8.
State what is meant by an outlier.
[1 mark]
- a result that does not fit the set
9.
State what is meant by significant figures.
[1 mark]
- digits that carry meaning
10.
State what is meant by an audit trail.
[1 mark]
- who did what and when
11.
Noah is asked about primary data in a NCFE Science paper.
(a) [2 marks]
- titration titres, instrument printouts
(b) [3 marks]
- must be recorded at the time
12.
Noah is asked about secondary data in a NCFE Science paper.
(a) [2 marks]
- papers, certificates of analysis
(b) [3 marks]
- must be referenced
13.
Noah is asked about a LIMS in a NCFE Science paper.
(a) [2 marks]
- tracks samples, results and audit trails
(b) [3 marks]
- reduces transcription error
14.
Noah is asked about traceability in a NCFE Science paper.
(a) [2 marks]
- batch numbers, operator, date
(b) [3 marks]
- needed for audits
15.
Noah is asked about confidentiality in a NCFE Science paper.
(a) [2 marks]
- GDPR / Caldicott in health
(b) [3 marks]
- do not share logins
16.
Noah is asked about accuracy in a NCFE Science paper.
(a) [2 marks]
- checked with a certified standard
(b) [3 marks]
- bias is systematic error
17.
Mean of 10.2, 10.4, 10.0, 10.2
[3 marks]
- Final answer: 10.2
18.
Range of those four titres
[3 marks]
- Final answer: 0.4
19.
A 25.00 cm³ pipette has a tolerance of ±0.03 cm³. Percentage of 25.00?
[3 marks]
- Final answer: 0.12%
20.
GDPR fine idea: 4 of 80 records were left unlocked. Percentage?
[3 marks]
- Final answer: 5%
21.
A chart shows 12 samples, 3 failed. Failure rate?
[3 marks]
- Final answer: 25%
22.
Convert 0.00250 mol to millimoles
[3 marks]
- Final answer: 2.50 mmol
23.
Noah carries out a T-Level occupational task on managing information and data. This is a typical NCFE required-practical style question.
(a) [2 marks]
- Independent: the factor being investigated
- Dependent: the measured result or quality check
(b) [2 marks]
- follow the SOP and keep other variables constant
- so the test is fair / only one variable is changed
(c) [2 marks]
- not recording the batch/lot number or operator ID
24.
Noah carries out writing or following an SOP for managing information and data. This is a typical NCFE required-practical style question.
(a) [2 marks]
- Independent: a step in the method
- Dependent: whether the acceptance criteria are met
(b) [2 marks]
- same calibrated instrument
- so the test is fair / only one variable is changed
(c) [2 marks]
- skipping a verification check
25.
Noah carries out a COSHH / risk-assessment review for managing information and data. This is a typical NCFE required-practical style question.
(a) [2 marks]
- Independent: hazard
- Dependent: control measure effectiveness
(b) [2 marks]
- same PPE and waste route
- so the test is fair / only one variable is changed
(c) [2 marks]
- using expired reagents or the wrong waste stream
26.
Noah carries out data review in a LIMS or quality log for managing information and data. This is a typical NCFE required-practical style question.
(a) [2 marks]
- Independent: sample ID
- Dependent: result vs specification
(b) [2 marks]
- same calculation method
- so the test is fair / only one variable is changed
(c) [2 marks]
- transcription error between the instrument and the LIMS
27.
Compare primary data with traceability.
[4 marks]
- data you collect yourself
- ability to follow a result back to the sample and method
- state one workplace implication
28.
Compare secondary data with confidentiality.
[4 marks]
- data from other sources
- keeping personal or commercially sensitive data secure
- state one workplace implication
29.
Compare a LIMS with accuracy.
[4 marks]
- Laboratory Information Management System
- how close a result is to the true value
- state one workplace implication
30.
Compare traceability with precision.
[4 marks]
- ability to follow a result back to the sample and method
- how close repeats are to each other
- state one workplace implication
31.
Apply your knowledge of precision to this situation: shown by a small range or SD
[3 marks]
- shown by a small range or SD
32.
Apply your knowledge of an outlier to this situation: may be a mistake or a real extreme
[3 marks]
- may be a mistake or a real extreme