Scientific Investigations Flashcards
How should the research question be formatted?
What is the effect of (DV) on the _(IV) indicated by _?
What to include in an introduction?
Explanation/reason for undertaking
Clear aim
Hypothesis
Background information of theory
What should be included in Methodology?
Summary of experimental method
Enough info for understanding
How fair test/validity/safety was maintained
DIfferent variables - constants, dependent
What should be included in results?
Most appropriate graph/table/etc
What should be on the y axis?
dependent variable
What should be on the x axis?
independent variable
What should be in the discussion?
Analyse variables and trends
Outliers and how dealt
Scientific theory
Limitations and improvements
Implications
What should be in the conclusion?
Answer to research question, identify uncertainties, hypothesis supported/not, what extent is the question answered
What else needs to be on a scientific poster?
Acknowledgements and citations
