Biology·Scientific processes · NSSCO 1.2.1
Working like a scientist
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How scientists find real answers — observing carefully, making a testable hypothesis, running a fair test with the right variables, and drawing a conclusion you can trust.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Biology 1.2.1):
- Make observations accurately, use appropriate techniques and handle apparatus and materials competently and safely.
- Distinguish between independent, dependent and constant (controlled) variables.
- State the hypothesis or aim of an investigation in relation to the independent and dependent variables.
- Understand why a fair test repeats readings to make results reliable, and draw a conclusion in relation to the hypothesis.
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