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Back to IB PHYSICS IA CRITERIA =CHECKLIST FOR IB PRACTICAL DESIGN CRITERION=

** Aspect 1: Defining the problem and selecting the variables. Have you: **

 * Focused the question into a clear aim. e.g. “I will investigate how  affects ”?
 * Used research to find out about expected results or outcomes?
 * Clearly identified the independent variable?
 * Clearly identified the dependent variable?
 * Clearly identified all the controls (there is normally more than one)?

** Aspect 2: Controlling variables. Have you: **

 * Listed the apparatus you will use including the precision where relevant. e.g. meters and balances etc?
 * Drawn a well-labeled and clear diagram showing precisely which measurements you will take?
 * Written a clear numbered method so that another student could complete the experiment with no extra advice?
 * Specifically mentioned how the controls will be kept constant?

** Aspect 3: Developing a method for collection of data. Have you: **

 * Taken a good range of values for the independent variable?
 * Enough data points to plot a good graph?
 * Repeated readings?
 * Constructed a proposed data table with the values for the independent variable that you will use inserted?
 * Added to the table headings with units and the instrument error stated? Remember this error normally has a unit too.