Hypothesis - Pg. 6
To develop your hypothesis for your experiment you must have your problem and variables of your experiment. Once you have those items creating your hypothesis is simple. Your problem is the question your experiment is about. The variables are the factors that are being manipulated, measured, and controlled in your experience. Your hypothesis is simply a statement of what you think is going to happen in your experiment. This statement must be written in If... , then... because format, and include your independent, dependent variable, and researched reasoning. Do not use first person while writing your hypothesis! You should have created a predicted hypothesis before completing your research. After completing your research, edit your predicted hypothesis to make sure your final hypothesis matches what your research stated should happen.
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Materials and Procedures - Pg. 7
Make a complete list of all the materials you used during your experiment. Make sure you give quantities and accurate description. Example: instead of water you should write 20 mL water.
Write down all procedures in the correct order in which you did them. Another scientist should be able to read your procedures and accurately replicate your experiment. If you repeat a process and only change the unit you may write something like; repeat steps 1-6 using 10, 15, and 20 mL of water. Your steps should be very specific! Don't skip any steps even if you think the detail is not important. If you performed the task no matter how small it seems, write it down. |
Observations and Data Collection - Pg. 20-21
Use the data table in which you can accurately record your observations. Make sure all quantitative measurements are in the correct S.I. unit (standard scientific measurement) and are accurate. Some experiments will produce qualitative observations in which photos or descriptions of events are better suited. Any photos taken of project should not include faces of participants.
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