Skills Flashcards
How to calculate the mean?
Sum of results / Number of results
What does CORMS stand for?
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.
Accuracy
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.
Reliability
The consistency of the results
What does a description contain?
The highest value
The lowest value
The difference between the highest and lowest value, using comparatives
The overall pattern
What should an explanation include?
Explain the reason for the pattern in the graph, using key explanation terms