1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
How do you write a hypothesis?
A
Phrase it in an if, then format.
2
Q
Where does the independent variable go on a graph?
A
On the x-axis
3
Q
Where does the dependent variable go on a graph?
A
On the Y-axis
4
Q
What is the importance of a control group.
A
It is that so you know what you changed in an experiment and have a different outcome. It is also so you know what you changed. Only 1 control at a time.
5
Q
What makes a good control group?
A
It has a big enough effect to be sent but not to mess up the experiment.
6
Q
How do you use length and overlap of error bars to analyze data in a graph
A
If two error bars do overlap, and the sample sizes are equal or nearly equal.
