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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.