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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

TermDefinition
Fair TestAn experiment where only one variable is changed
HypothesisA testable prediction
AccuracyHow close a measurement is to the true value
PrecisionHow 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