Term 1 Biology

List

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

Define

What is something

Describe

What and how

Explain

What, how and why

Compare and contrast

10 different unique points in order.

Justify

Provide and argument; pros and cons

What is the scientific method for

Finding plausible explanations for observed phenomenon.

What must a hypothesis be?

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

Location of IV in tables

The left column of the table.

Location of DV in tables

The right side of the table.

Location of IV in a graph

X axis

Location of DV in a graph

Y axis

Line graph

Shows the relationships between two sets of numerical or continuous data

Column graph

Shows the relationship between categorical data using vertical bars.

Accuracy

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

What can cause inaccuracies in data?

Human error and measurement error

Conclusion

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

Validity

Whether or not you measured the variable you intended.

What can improve validity?

Controlling your variables, measurement accuracy and good experimental design.

Reliability

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

How to improve reliability?

Do more trials; repeat the experiment.