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Five Second Rule Experiment

Problem/Observation/Question

Does picking up fallen food from the ground within 5 seconds prevent the transfer of bacteria?

Does the type of food that falls to the ground affect how much bacteria is transferred from the ground?

Does the type of ground on which food falls affect how much bacteria is transferred to the food?

Hypothesis (If then because)

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Procedure

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Analysis/Conclusion
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