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How to calculate the mean?

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Sum of results / Number of results

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What does CORMS stand for?

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C= Change - What is the independent variable and the range?
0 = Organism- What organisms will be involved and what are their similarities; same sex, health, age, source, etc.
R = Repetitions - Ideally, now many repeats do you plan to do make it more practical and reliable?
M = Measurement - What de you plan to measure? Include units, specific reaction description and with what equipment?
S= Standard - What do you need to keep the same or constant?

Do this in FULL SENTENCES.
Be precise in the M.

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Accuracy

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The degree to which the result of a measurement, calculation, or specification meets to the correct value or a standard, how close the result is to the standard or accepted value.

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Reliability

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The consistency of the results

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What does a description contain?

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The highest value
The lowest value
The difference between the highest and lowest value, using comparatives
The overall pattern

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What should an explanation include?

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Explain the reason for the pattern in the graph, using key explanation terms

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