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what are the differences between the independent, dependent and control variables
the independent variable you change, the dependent variable is what you measure and the control variables are what you keep the same
why is it important to keep the control variables the same
because otherwise it wont be a fair test
how the headings of a table should be set out when recording your results
the dependent variable should be on the left hand column and the dependent variable on the right hand column
what is an anomalies
this is when one of the results look as if they dont fit the pattern or the trend of the rest ( they should be checked right away.
the rules of drawing graphs in physics
independent variable goes on the x axis dependent goes on the y never join up the dots always put a line of best fit write a title label the axis`s
how to write a conclusion
summing up the experiment by showing what the results show