1. Section One COMMON QUESTIONS
ISA GUIDANCE
Section One
COMMON QUESTIONS

2. Write down your hypothesis Describe what results you would expect to get if your hypothesis is correct (3)
There is a hypothesis that by implication identifies the independent and dependent variables
With a detailed explanation of the results

3. Write down your hypothesis. Explain why you made this hypothesis (3)
There is a hypothesis that by implication identifies the independent and dependent variables
There is a hypothesis explained clearly

4. Identify 2 sources you used for your research
Identify 2 sources you used for your research. Compare the usefulness of the sources (3)
Two relevant sources are identified
Usefulness of both sources is explained
Comparison is made

5. 9 mark method (9) Necessary equipment stated Method is coherent
Measurements stated
Controls identified with details of how they will be monitored
Significant hazards are identified with corresponding control measures
Answer is coherent
Specialist terms used
Faultless SPAG

6. Can spot trends/patterns in the data Can check results
When you have completed your experimental work you may be asked to compare your results with others. Explain the advantage of comparing your results with the results of others. (3)
Can spot trends/patterns in the data
Can check results
Can find anomalies
Can see if the experiment is reproducible

7. Suitable control variable is stated
Write down one variable that will be controlled. Describe a preliminary investigation that could help you to decide on a best value for the control variable (3)
Suitable control variable is stated
The limits of the range to be investigated in the preliminary experiment are appropriate
A statement concerning how the dependent variable values obtained could be used to determine the best value for the control variable has been made

8. Alternative method is outlined briefly
In your research you will have found other methods you could have used. Outline one other method you could have used. Explain why you decided to not use this method (3)
Alternative method is outlined briefly
An explanation is given as to why this method would not have been as good as the one chosen

9. Table of results (2) Correct headings Units present
No repeat columns required