Exam - Term 1 - Study Quiz

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Cameron Jeffries
Quiz by Cameron Jeffries, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

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What is the independent Variable?
Answer
  • The variable that is changed by the scientist.
  • The things that the scientist focuses their observations on to see how they respond to the change made.
  • Quantities that a scientists wants to remain constant

Question 2

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What is the dependant variable?
Answer
  • Quantities that a scientists wants to remain constant
  • The variable that is changed by the scientist
  • The things that the scientist focuses their observations on to see how they respond to the change made

Question 3

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What are the control variables?
Answer
  • The things that the scientist focuses their observations on to see how they respond to the change made.
  • Quantities that a scientists wants to remain constant
  • The variable that is changed by the scientist.

Question 4

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A hypothesis is a [blank_start]prediction[blank_end] that can be tested experimentally. It should state what effect you think changing the [blank_start]independent variable[blank_end] will have on the [blank_start]dependant variable[blank_end]. Must be written in [blank_start]third[blank_end] person.
Answer
  • prediction
  • independent variable
  • dependant variable
  • third
  • persuasion
  • first
  • fourth

Question 5

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Label the example experiment with the correct terms.
Answer
  • Question
  • Hypothesis
  • Independent Variable
  • Dependant variable
  • Control variables
  • Question
  • Hypothesis
  • Independent Variable
  • Dependant variable
  • Control variables
  • Question
  • Hypothesis
  • Independent Variable
  • Dependant variable
  • Control variables
  • Question
  • Hypothesis
  • Independent Variable
  • Dependant variable
  • Control variables
  • Question
  • Hypothesis
  • Independent Variable
  • Dependant variable
  • Control variables

Question 6

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Label the following as, reliability, accuracy and validity.
Answer
  • Validity
  • Reliability
  • Accuracy

Question 7

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A method is valid if... (chose multiple)
Answer
  • Variables are controlled.
  • Appropriate measuring procedures are included.
  • It investigates what you think it will investigate.
  • Asses the overall validity of the experiment.
  • There are up to 11 steps

Question 8

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Discussions about validity must... (chose multiple)
Answer
  • Identify what validity is.
  • Identify the factors that affect the validity of the particular experiment you're considering (the variables that must be controlled, appropriate equipment, range of values, etc).
  • Asses the overall validity of the experiment.
  • Give examples of random errors that may have crept into the experiment you're considering.
  • Be written in comic sans.

Question 9

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Which of the three targets are reliable?
Answer
  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.

Question 10

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True or False? Reliability can be improved through repetition.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 11

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Discussions about reliability must... (chose multiple)
Answer
  • Identify what reliability is.
  • Identify that reliability is assessed by repeating the experiment and looking for consistent results.
  • Asses the overall reliability of the experiment.
  • Contain no italics.
  • Asses the overall validity of the experiment.

Question 12

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Results are accurate if... (chose multiple)
Answer
  • They're close to the true value of the quaintly being measured.
  • They can be sustained in secondary sources.
  • The design of the experiment is valid and the sensitivity of the equipment used is appropriate.
  • Are written up in a neat looking table.
  • They're far from to the true value of the quaintly being measured.

Question 13

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Discussion of accuracy should... (chose multiple)
Answer
  • Identify that repetition minimises the effect of random errors/outliers and/or allows them to be removed or disregarded.
  • Give examples of possible random errors that may have crept into the experiment you're considering/
  • Asses the accuracy of the results.
  • Be written in less than 50 words
  • Identify that repetition increases the effect of random errors/outliers and/or allows them to be removed or disregarded.

Question 14

Question
Which of the three targets are valid?
Answer
  • 1.
  • 2.
  • 3.
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