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What is a control experiment?   A standard for comparison proving that XXX (independent variable) is responsible for the YYYY (result)  
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How do you increase Reliability   Repeat the experiment and calculate an average  
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How do you increase Validity   Ensure that variable are kept constant TTCMVP  
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Why do you repeat experiments   To increase Reliability  
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Why do you calculate percentage change in mass   To eliminate any variation in starting mass  
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Why do you calculate dry mass   To eliminate any variation in water content  
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Why do you leave the experiment for 10 minutes before starting?   To allow time for......1. diffusion to take place, 2. enzyme to breakdown the substrate, 3. inhibitor to have its effect, 4. solutions to reach correct temperature, 5. pressures to stabilise  
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Why do you calculate average results?   To increase Reliability  
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How do you set up a control   Use the exact same apparatus in the exact same way but replace XX with water/dead cells/different enzyme etc  
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How do you calculate percentage change?   change/original x 100  
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If you earn £80 in 4 hours what is your average earning per hour?   £20 per hour  
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Should you always include units with numbers?   YES  
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