Writing a report
Define a hypothesis
A prediction which links dependent and independent variables.
What are the two variables
Independent and Dependent Variables
What is a graph
Displaying Data visually
What is a Random Error?
Errors that occur due to chance
Who is the current science teacher?
Mr Button
What is the point of the Aim?
It identifies the purpose of the investigation/ experiment
What is the Dependent variable?
The Dependent variable is the one we measure
Which Axis is the X and Y on?
X is Horizontal , Y is Vertical
How could an Error occur?
How many informational posters are in the room?
7
How is a Hypothesis written?
An If, then statement.
What is the purpose of the Controlled variable
To Control everything so the Independent Variable is the only one being measured... therefore keeping the results fair.
What should be displayed on a graph?
Scale, Units, Axis titles, Overall title, Graph information
What error could occur whilst measuring time?
Human Error
What year were the informational posters made?
2012
In what order is a report written?
Title, Introduction, Aim, Hypothesis, materials and Methods, Results/ graph, discussion, conclusion
What is an example of a Dependent Variable
What type of Graph?
Bar graph
Doing an increased number of trials
Why do we do three tests?
To gain more data
Is the Hypothesis correct?
I think that the water will cause the ice to freeze...
No, correct format will be if the water is cold enough, then the ice will freeze.
What is an Extraneous variable?
Any variable that could impact the results, this cannot be controlled...
What type of Graph?
Line Graph
What is a Systematic Error with examples.
A Systematic error is an error that consistently gets higher or lower, for example if a balance isn't zeroed before measuring.
What is Mr Button Wife's middle name?