Writing a Scientific Report

Question 1

A variable that is expected to change and is measured during the experiment

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Dependent

Question 2

The variable that the scientist changes to observe its effect on another variable

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Independent

Question 3

A presentation of your data. This might include a list of observations, or tables and graphs.

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Results

Question 4

An account of what was done. How the experiment was conducted.

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Method

Question 5

An explanation of your results and a description of difficulties you had with the experiment.

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Discussion

Question 6

A statement about why you did the experiment is called the...

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Aim

Question 7

The controlled variable is the variable that:

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Is kept the same

Question 8

A brief account of what you found out and how your findings relate to your aim.

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Conclusion

Question 9

For an experiment to be a fair test...

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Only 1 variable can be changed each time

Question 10

A list of the equipment and chemicals that were used is known as...

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Materials

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