Term 1 Biology

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List

Just state each in order; a, b, c, d

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Define

What is something

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Describe

What and how

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Explain

What, how and why

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Compare and contrast

10 different unique points in order.

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Justify

Provide and argument; pros and cons

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What is the scientific method for

Finding plausible explanations for observed phenomenon.

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What must a hypothesis be?

Testable, link IV and DV, and predict a relationship.

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Location of IV in tables

The left column of the table.

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Location of DV in tables

The right side of the table.

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Location of IV in a graph

X axis

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Location of DV in a graph

Y axis

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Line graph

Shows the relationships between two sets of numerical or continuous data

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Column graph

Shows the relationship between categorical data using vertical bars.

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Accuracy

How close does your data/measurement come to the true value or standard of measurement.

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What can cause inaccuracies in data?

Human error and measurement error

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Conclusion

Whether the data supports your results, including a statement of your results.

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Validity

Whether or not you measured the variable you intended.

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What can improve validity?

Controlling your variables, measurement accuracy and good experimental design.

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Reliability

The consistency of a measurement or experiment over time and across different conditions.

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How to improve reliability?

Do more trials; repeat the experiment.

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