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  • Getting & Recording Results

    THIS IS LEGACY MATERIAL - the science is correct but the marks no longer apply!

    Here we show what you are expected to do for up to 6/8 for obtaining and recording your results.

    O.6a

    Collect sufficient, systematic and accurate evidence. So - at least 6 readings spread over a good range, with sensible increases in the variable you're controlling.

    Repeat your experiment so you can get an average result: which we all know can be much more accurate!

    set of repeated results, averaged and recorded quite well

    It's not absolutely crucial to have averaged the results at this stage - afterall, averaging is an analytical skill, not part of obtaining. It's worth noting, however, that our pupil is claiming that their average results are accurate to 0.5 mm - that's an amazing ruler they used!

    O.6b

    Clear and accurate recording of results basically means produce a decent table with headings and units in the right place:

    set of repeated results, averaged and recorded well in a table with headings and units

    Make sure your units are recorded with each of the table headings - don't write them alongside the numbers! All headings should have units.

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