Following Written Instructions
- Scientists always record instructions for their experiments so that they can be repeated
- The instructions should allow an individual to successfully carry out the experiment without any additional help or input
- It is very important to record all required details within these instructions
- For example:
- The aims of the investigation
- The variables investigated
- The apparatus used
- The step-by-step method
- Often students struggle to think about the theoretical implications and explanations of the practical at the same time
- It is important to focus on these before and after the practical has been carried out to develop a solid understanding of the purpose of the experiment