Scientific method Flashcards
IV, DV and CV
Independent Variable (change), Dependent Variable (measure), Contolled Variable (same)
PPE
Safety glasses, Lab coats, Gloves, Shoes
Structure of Scientific report
Title, Aim, Hypothesis, Materials, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion
Heading
short description, not too long
Aim
purpose of an experiment, brief/concise, to determine/to investigate
Hypothesis
Educated guess, Iv and DV, it is predicted
Materials
Materials needed in experiment
Method
numbered steps, sequential, use diagrams to refer, past tense, CV, amount/quantity, safety assessment
Results
table/graph, clearly ruled, IV on x-axis
Discussion
analyze/interpret, experimental errors (procedural and equipment), area for improvement, no personal pronouns
Conclusion
brief summary of findings, past tense, restate purpose, summarize the data, state whether hypothesis supported or rejected
Graphs
Line, Bar graph
personal pronouns?
NO