scientific method

Question 0

Independent variable

Answer 0

What you deliberately alter

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

Short
Don’t use ; may , will, would ,prove

Start with that
Mention the changing effect the independent variable has on the dependent variable

Question 2

Dependent variable

Answer 2

Variable that undergoes changes that are measured

Question 3

Fixed variables (controlled )

Answer 3

Ensures that the dependent variable is only changed by the independent variable not other factors. Keeps other factors that could influence the experiment the SAME

Question 4

Replication

Answer 4

Reduces error

Loss of data could be compensated

Question 5

Statistically significant

Answer 5

There is less than 5% chance for an error .

Question 6

Why is there a need for the controlled group ?

Answer 6

Allows a standard of comparison to ensure the results are only due to the independent variable.

Do not have an independent variable

Question 7

Tables

Answer 7

Heading - clear, concise, units
Independent - first column
Dependent - second column
Repeated - next columns

Question 8

Graph

Answer 8

Heading
Axis - labels, scale accurate, units
Independent -x
Dependent - y 
Average specified