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GCSE Biology · key term
The equipment used to make observations, manipulate variables or take measurements in an investigation.
Used by OCR
Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 2 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher), Paper 4 (Higher)
Revise: Apparatus and TechniquesApparatus is therefore chosen for a reason: it must measure the correct quantity, cover the expected range and distinguish changes that matter. Materials and techniques must also suit the biological system and avoid introducing unwanted differences.
When asked to suggest apparatus, name a specific instrument and explain why it suits the quantity, expected range and required resolution. Simply saying “use accurate equipment” is not enough.
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