Cheatography
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The explanation of the elements of an experiment
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Aim
Write an aim that is a single sentence long. The aim must inform the reader of the purpose of the investigation. |
Planning
Set up the equipment and do a quick preliminary experiment so that you can better understand the physics ideas, the variables, and experimental limitations.
Write a brief discussion of any issues that arose during this preliminary experiment
Make a prediction of what you expect to happen based on an understanding of relevant physics ideas |
Methods
Independent Variable |
Dependent Variable |
Control Variable |
Identified and given at least 5 different values; range acceptable; unit given |
Identified; values measured; unit given; acceptable accuracy |
Required variable controlled |
Upper/Lower value of range justified |
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Controlled variable value justified |
Describe how it will be changed |
Describe Sources of error. How to improve |
Describe any difficulties encountered when measuring this variable and how these difficulties will be overcome |
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