Checklist For Good Experiments

Question 1

Fair test

Answer 1

Other factors that could affect the experiment are controlled.

Question 2

Precision

Answer 2

Measurements are taken to a high enough resolution (decimal points)

Question 3

Reliable

Answer 3

Repeats are done and averages are taken

Question 4

Realistic values

Answer 4

A situation that is likely to occur in real life is tested

Question 5

Conclusion

Answer 5

Your evidence fully supports the conclusion you’ve drawn

Question 6

Right variable

Answer 6

The experiment tests the right thing

Question 7

Range and intervals

Answer 7

Enough values were tested to see any patterns

E.g.
Range= 15   Interval=5
5
10
15
20