Topic 1🟢
Skills in Science
Laboratory safety, fair tests, variables, data collection and analysis
Skills in Science Notes
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Skills in Science
Overview
Scientific inquiry is the process of asking questions about the natural world, then systematically gathering and interpreting evidence to answer those questions.
Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fair Test | An experiment where only one variable is changed |
| Hypothesis | A testable prediction |
| Accuracy | How close a measurement is to the true value |
| Precision | How close repeated measurements are to each other |
Summary of Learning Outcomes
By the end of this topic, you should be able to:
- Follow safe laboratory procedures and conduct risk assessments
- Identify and control variables in investigations
- Record qualitative and quantitative observations with appropriate units