Conclude & Evaluate
Science: KS3, topic 4.1.17
Conclude and Evaluate
A conclusion is a clear and concise summary of what your results show. An evaluation describes how valid your results are.
The conclusion
- The conclusion should be made after the graph.
- You should also analyse your data before making the conclusion.
What the Conclusion Describes
- The conclusion shows:
- The findings of the experiment
- The relationship between variables
Writing the conclusion
- The conclusion should:
- Use data to back up the conclusion's claims
- Link back to the hypothesis and prediction
- Use scientific knowledge to explain results
The evaluation
- The evaluation focuses on the validity of the experiment.
- The evaluation assesses how reliable the data is.
Writing the evaluation
- The evaluation should consider:
- The number of anomalous results
- The number of outliers
Assessing the Data
- The evaluation should check if:
- The data is precise
- Readings are close together
- You controlled control variables well enough
Repeating the Experiment
- You would need equipment to repeat the experiment.
Test yourself on Conclude & Evaluate
Which of these focuses on the validity of the experiment?
A student writes their conclusion before looking at a graph of their results. Why could this cause a problem?
A student concludes that the plant grew taller because of photosynthesis, but gives no measurements from their results. What is missing from this conclusion?