Edexcel IGCSE Biology Plan Investigations

Edexcel IGCSE Biology Plan Investigations
Edexcel IGCSE Biology syllabusBiology 4BI1Issue 3 (2024)

Practise Edexcel IGCSE Biology devising and planning investigations by setting comparison groups, measurements, repeats and control variables.

How this is tested

  • Design an investigation with different treatments, measured outcomes, repeats and controlled conditions.
  • Plan comparisons such as vaccinated and unvaccinated areas to test an effect on disease cases.

Question 7(b)(ii)

[Maximum number: 6]

The skin is an organ involved in temperature regulation.

The diagram shows a section of human skin.

Figure for Question 7(b)(ii) — Edexcel IGCSE Biology

Some people have suggested that drinking warm drinks may cool the body because it increases the rate of sweat production.

Design an investigation to determine whether drinking warm drinks increases the rate of sweat production.

Include experimental details in your answer and write in full sentences.