The Fair Test (controlling variables)

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• Format Lessons
• Language/s English
• Target Audience Schools
• EBM Stage 0 - Why EBM?
• Duration 5-15 mins
• Difficulty Introductory

Key Concepts addressed

• 2-1a Comparison groups should be similar
• 2-1c Comparison groups should be treated equally

Details

TES PowerPoint presentation about the importance of controlling variables (i.e. conducting a fair test).

The 9 slides includes six examples of investigations where some variables are not being controlled, with notes. They are intended to make students think. View the presentation here

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