scientific report

Question 1

aim

Answer 1

• start with “to”
  keyword is very important
  examples: to determine,investigate, measure, find out, observe, show that

Question 2

investigative question

Answer 2

• ask a question to which you want to find an answer
  always try to use formal language

Question 3

hypothesis

Answer 3

a statement or prediction as to what you think the outcome or result will be
* use “if then” principle
* always use third person
* include the dependent and independent variables
* relate directly to the question you are asking
* written in future tense

Question 4

• theory

Answer 4

something that has been tested and proven more than once, is always proven true.

Question 5

apparatus

Answer 5

things you will need for the investigation
* chemicals and quantities
* size of beakers,test tubes and measuring cylinders
* specialized equipment

Question 6

method

Answer 6

• an experiment is a tool that you design to find out if your ideas are wrong or right.
• must design an experiment that accurately tests your hypothesis
• correct order
• state the criteria you will look for or measure to get that results
• give clear instructions