designing experiments Flashcards
1
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the aim is to have
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valid method and data
2
Q
need to have a ____ test
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fair
3
Q
independent variable
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what you are changing
4
Q
dependent variable
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what you are measuring
5
Q
control variable
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other factors that might affect the dependent variable
6
Q
control variables need to include
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biological & non-living factors (age or temp)
7
Q
remember ______
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CORMS
8
Q
you need to ______ the experiment
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repeat 10X
9
Q
if the repeated results are similar =
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high precision
10
Q
high precision =
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data & conclusions are reliable
11
Q
what is a control experiment
A
same setup but removing the organism / dead organism
