Parts of an investigation

Question 1

sentence saying what an experiment will try and show

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aim

Question 2

a single run through of the experiment

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trial

Question 3

data that is recorded

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results

Question 4

the variable that is changed during an experiment

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independent variable

Question 5

data that has been averaged, graphed or grouped in some way

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processed data

Question 6

an explanation based on the results which relates back to the aim

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conclusion

Question 7

a statement to be proved or disproved. what you think will happen

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hypothesis

Question 8

a variable that is kept the same in an experiment

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controlled variable

Question 9

something in an experiment which can change or vary

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variable

Question 10

your understanding of the experiment related to your results

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interpretation

Question 11

the variable that is measured during an experiment

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dependent variable

Questions 11