Year8 Biology

Different types of graphs and charts are used to show results. They need to be drawn and labelled correctly. Scientists use patterns in the data to reach a conclusion.

Types of data include continuous, discrete and categoric. Data can be presented in a number of ways, which depends on the type of variable and the uses.

Scientific equations and formulae are used to work things out in science. Using standard units means scientists around the world can work together better.

Developing a method is an important part of planning an investigation and it is important to evaluate the validity of each step leading up to the conclusion.

A hypothesis is an idea about how something works that can be tested using experiments. A prediction says what will happen if the hypothesis is correct.