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: '''Anomalies''' may be caused by [[Experimental Error|experimental errors]] such as an [[Control Variable|uncontrolled variable]]. | : '''Anomalies''' may be caused by [[Experimental Error|experimental errors]] such as an [[Control Variable|uncontrolled variable]]. | ||
: An [[anomaly]] can be spotted by looking for a pattern in the [[results]] and any [[results]] that don't fit that pattern. | : An [[anomaly]] can be spotted by looking for a pattern in the [[results]] and any [[results]] that don't fit that pattern. | ||
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Revision as of 13:08, 30 November 2018
Key Stage 3
Meaning
An anomaly is an unusual result that does not fit the pattern formed by the rest of the results.
About Anomalies
- Anomalies may be caused by experimental errors such as an uncontrolled variable.
- An anomaly can be spotted by looking for a pattern in the results and any results that don't fit that pattern.
- An anomaly may become clear from a graph of results where it is easier to see the pattern.