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Gonna prep for HSC at Term 2 Hols

Maths test this thurs and fri ayy
 

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Stuffed for Physics just realised I have a practical on Thursday...
 

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@Simorgh this is for you:

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Hypothesis: tentative statement about the predicted relationship between one or more variables
Variable: Measurable conditions
Theory: A system of interellated ideas used to explain a set of observations
Experiment: research method
 

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Principles of scientific treatment:

Good experimental design allows for valid comparison between treatments and also allows us to examine our hypothesis and not the interaction of many factors. The 4 main key factors required are control, randomisation, standardisattion and replication

Accuracy: How close the experimental results are to the 'true value'; often reflected in the perentage error
Reliability: for an experiment to be reliable it must have been repeated several times and similar results obtained. Repetitions reduce the impact of random error however it does not improve reliability. Relibility is also used todescribe sources of information such as primary and secondary
Validity: how relevant the procedure is to the question being investigated

Diagrams: Use pencil and ruler
 

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Simorgh do you need me to post up more stuff which would be helpful for your prac?
 
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