Science Inquiry

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

Must include independent and dependent variable. Must be testable.

Question 2

Independent Variable

Answer 2

The thing you are manipulating on purpose.

Question 3

Dependent variable

Answer 3

The thing that is being measured. (what will change because of the independent variable.

Question 4

Controlled Variables

Answer 4

What you are keeping the same throughout the whole experiment and how you would do this.

Question 5

Reliability

Answer 5

About the data that you have collected. Can be improved by having a bigger sample size or repeating trials.

Question 6

Validity

Answer 6

About the test you conduct. Is improved by controlling more variables.

Question 7

Accuracy

Answer 7

About the measurements. Can be improved by using correct measuring equipment and taking care.

Question 8

Limitations

Answer 8

About the final findings. If they don’t apply to the general topic then they are limitations.

Question 9

Graphs

Answer 9

Title with both variables, Headings for both variables (units), Independent on the left Dependent on the right, Neat and correct type of graph, data shown matches the results.

Question 10

Tables

Answer 10

Title with both variables, Headings with units, Independent on left dependent on the right, No units in the cells, correct data