Important things for writing out practical methods

Question 1

What are all the things we need to remember when writing out a practical method?

Answer 1

Make it clear what’s being investigated and include equations
Equipment list
Label everything on a diagram
Mention any adaptations to make more accurate results
Clear about when to stat and stop timing exactly
Reducing uncertainties
Range of values used and increments
Steps for calculations
Confirming results
Explain results
Evaluation

Question 2

2 rules for writing out results tables

Answer 2

Don’t quote values to 0.1 of the closest second - human reaction time is slower than that
Use the same number of significant figures throughout

Question 3

What should be included in an evaluation?

Answer 3

Discuss % closeness
Discuss improvements

Question 4

What’s a good % closeness to actual values?

Answer 4

5%

Question 5

What’s an okay % closeness to actual values?

Answer 5

About 10%

Question 6

Equation for % difference between 2 vales

Answer 6

Calculated - actual
————————— x100
Actual