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aim

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  • start with “to”
    keyword is very important
    examples: to determine,investigate, measure, find out, observe, show that
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investigative question

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  • ask a question to which you want to find an answer
    always try to use formal language
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hypothesis

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a statement or prediction as to what you think the outcome or result will be
* use “if then” principle
* always use third person
* include the dependent and independent variables
* relate directly to the question you are asking
* written in future tense

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  • theory
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something that has been tested and proven more than once, is always proven true.

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apparatus

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things you will need for the investigation
* chemicals and quantities
* size of beakers,test tubes and measuring cylinders
* specialized equipment

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method

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  • an experiment is a tool that you design to find out if your ideas are wrong or right.
  • must design an experiment that accurately tests your hypothesis
  • correct order
  • state the criteria you will look for or measure to get that results
  • give clear instructions
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