Paper 1

Question 0

Q2

Answer 0

Identify two sources
Correctly mention two sources
Describe usefulness of two sources

Question 1

Q1

Answer 1

Write down hypothesis
Identify independent and dependant variables
Give a clear explanation of how you came to that conclusion eg textbook source and theory it gave

Question 2

Q3

Answer 2

List equipment
Describe method in order
List measurements you will take
Identify control variables and explain how you will keep them the same
Identify potential dangers and say how they will be minimised
Use proper sentences and specific jargon

Question 3

Q4- Resolution

Answer 3

Eg ruler- used ruler with 1mm resolution, smaller than the degree of accuracy you want to measure

Question 4

Q4- Repeats

Answer 4

Let me spot anomalous results
Enables a mean to be calculated
Minimises the effect of random errors

Question 5

Q4- Different Method

Answer 5

Reasons for not doing it-
More complicated
Increase number of errors
School would not have equipment (name equipment)

Question 6

Q4- Control Variables

Answer 6

How you will control them
Control variable eg temperature
Do this by eg carrying out experiment in 30*C water bath
Do this because eg if temperature increases, so does resistance, experiment not valid

Question 7

Q5

Answer 7

Table
Columns for independent and dependent variables
Column headings and units
No need for columns for repeats
Maybe include columns for control variables you measure