Genral Knowledge

Question 1

What is the dependent variable?

Answer 1

The variable that is measured

Question 2

What is the controlled variable?

Answer 2

The variables that are kept the same for a fair test

Question 3

What are the rules to drawing a graph?

Answer 3

• Use 2/3 of page -use pencil
• have title
• label axises
• use line of best fit (if required)
• be evenly spaced and go up in the same interval each time

Question 4

How do you write an explain answer?

Answer 4

• subject
• link
• cause
• link
• effect

Question 5

How do you draw scientifically?

Answer 5

• draw in 2D
• use a ruler
• try and make the diagram look to scale
• don’t have object hovering over others
• use a pencil

Question 6

What are the written parts of a scientific experiment?

Answer 6

Title, Aim, Hypothesis, Materials, Method, Varibles, Risk Assessment, Results, Table, Graph, Conclusion

Question 7

What are the rules of use for the microscope?

Answer 7

1. Hold underneath base and neck
2. Put clearly on flat table in the centre
3. Untangle cord gentley and put back after use
4. Turn focus wheel slowly
5. Focus using 4x lens and then go up

Question 8

What is the independent variable?

Answer 8

The variable that you change for a comparison