By the end of the unit you will be able to:

• Identify and classify experimental variables as independent, dependent or controlled.

• Make qualitative (non-mathematical) predictions about the relationship between variables.

• Record the procedure used to gather data from the apparatus.

• Write a complete lab report about an experiment.

• Construct and label a data table.

• Select appropriate measuring devices.

• Use metric units, conversions and prefixes.

• Perform calculations using an appropriate number of significant figures.