Skills in A Level Biology (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards

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Drawing Conclusions & Evaluating
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Valid conclusion requirement

Based on reliable data using proper methodology

Positive correlation

As one variable increases, the other also increases

Negative correlation

As one variable increases, the other decreases

Correlation and causation relationship

Correlation does not prove causation

Causal relationship requirement

Can only be concluded when all other variables are controlled

Percentage error formula

uncertaintyreading×100\frac{uncertainty}{reading} \times 100

Method to reduce percentage uncertainty

Measure larger quantities of materials

Repeatability

Obtaining similar results when repeating same experiment under identical conditions

Reproducibility

Other scientists obtain comparable results using your method

Sensitivity (measurement)

Precision of measuring apparatus

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