ASPhysicsOCR1. Development of Practical Skills in Physics

1. Development of Practical Skills in Physics (OCR AS Physics)

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Experimental Design

  1. Experimental Design
  2. Control Variables
  3. Refining of Experimental Design
  4. Investigative Approaches & Methods
  5. Using Practical Equipment & Materials
  6. Appropriate Units for Measurements

Handling Data

  1. Presenting & Interpreting Results
  2. Analysing Quantitative Data
  3. Plotting & Interpreting Graphs
  4. Evaluating Results & Drawing Conclusions
  5. Observations & Measurements
  6. Presenting in a Scientific Way
  7. Use of Software & Tools
  8. Research & Citation Skills
  9. Precision, Accuracy & Experimental Limitations
  10. Significant Figures
  11. Methods to Increase Accuracy

Use of Measuring Instruments & Electrical Equipment

  1. Using Appropriate Instruments & Techniques
  2. Analogue Apparatus & Interpolation
  3. Use of Digital Instruments
  4. Stopwatch & Light Gates
  5. Calipers, Micrometers & Vernier Scales
  6. Circuits
  7. Signal Generators & Oscilloscope
  8. Using a Laser or Light Source
  9. Computer Modelling & Data Logger
  10. Ionising Radiation & Detectors

Experimental Design

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
  2. Structured Questions

Handling Data

  1. Multiple Choice Questions

Use of Measuring Instruments & Electrical Equipment

  1. Multiple Choice Questions
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