Data Handling and Experiments

Question 1

CORMST

Answer 1

Change, Organism, Repeat, Measure, Same, Time.

Question 2

When should you use CORMST?

Answer 2

When the question says ‘describe an investigation.

Question 3

How should results be arranged?

Answer 3

In a table.

Question 4

How do you calculate averages?

Answer 4

Find the mean, and if there is an anomalous result, circle it but calculate the average without it.

Question 5

Percentage change

Answer 5

Percentage Change = change / initial value x 100%

Question 6

SLAPU(K)

Answer 6

Scale, Line, Axes, Points, Units, (Key).

Question 7

When should you use SLAPU(K)?

Answer 7

When you are drawing a graph.

Question 8

When should you use DVRC?

Answer 8

Evaluating conclusions

Question 9

DVRC

Answer 9

Data, Variables, Repeats, Conclusion.

Question 10

What axis do the independent and dependent variable go?

Answer 10

Dependent Variable = Y axis
Independent Variable = X axis

Question 11

What side is the dependent variable on in a table?

Answer 11

Right

Question 12

What side is the independent variable on in a table?

Answer 12

Left