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what are the differences between the independent, dependent and control variables

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the independent variable you change, the dependent variable is what you measure and the control variables are what you keep the same

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why is it important to keep the control variables the same

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because otherwise it wont be a fair test

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how the headings of a table should be set out when recording your results

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the dependent variable should be on the left hand column and the dependent variable on the right hand column

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what is an anomalies

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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.

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the rules of drawing graphs in physics

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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
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how to write a conclusion

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summing up the experiment by showing what the results show

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