Making Measurements Flashcards
1
Q
how do we increase reliability?
A
take repeated measurements for each condition or value of the independent variable, ideally five or more
2
Q
what do we do with anomalous results in an experiment?
A
we ignore it and don’t include them in an average
3
Q
how do we measure using a measuring cylinder?
A
- read at eye level
- read from bottom of meniscus
- make sure the cylinder is on a flat surface