Practical paper, booklet and alternative-to-practical technique

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By the end you’ll be able to

read scales correctly from diagrams of measuring instruments, including avoiding common reading errors such as parallax
complete or refine a practical method from a partially given procedure or apparatus diagram
record observations and measurements clearly from practical information provided in the question

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interpret practical set-ups, identify sources of uncertainty or difficulty, and suggest procedural improvements

apply practical conventions for laboratory safety, handling equipment and obtaining reliable measurements in exam-based practical questions

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