Investigating Variation 4B Flashcards

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1
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Define variation

A

the differences between organisms

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2
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Variation causes

A

genetic factors, or environmental factors different genes

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3
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What must a sample be when measuring variation

A

random - random number generator

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4
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How can you be certain results aren’t due to chance

A

analyse results specifically

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5
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mean equation

A

total of all values/ number of values

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6
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What does a small standard deviation tell you about variation

A

Little variation is present

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7
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What does a large standard deviation tell you about variation

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lots of variation is present

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