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- Subject: Physics
- AS: AS90935
- Level: 1
- Credits: 4
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Physics 1.1 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear mathematical relationship, with direction
Subject content
Keep in mind the scientific investigation process. Your teacher will direct you.
- Plan the investigation:
- define the purpose
- trial the plan
- identify the key variables
- select a data collection method that best suits your investigation. Your teacher will guide you.
- Gather the data:
- collect the data
- record the data
- process data – make appropriate calculations, establish a trend or pattern, present the data in a graph so the relationship can be found
- Interpret the data:
- interpret the processed data
- calculate the gradient and identify the equation of the relationship
- draw conclusions
- evaluate the investigation.
- Present your findings:
- for this achievement standard, you are required to write a report.
Check out these guidelines to plan an investigation, collect and process data, and interpret the findings: Experimental science projects: an introductory level guide.
Overview of the scientific method: Nature of science – Scientific method
