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Overview: QPOE2
The
scientific
method is not
always an
ordered,
sequential
process.
Question
it ethical?
Are
Is
Can
Is
Knowledge Probe
Prediction (Hypothesis)
Format:
Prediction:
Reasoning:
Uses prior knowledge to explain why you are making this prediction.
Investigation Plan
The
steps used to
conduct the
investigation.
Must
include three
parts:
Variables
Materials
List
Procedure
Independent Variable
This
Dependent Variable
This
Controlled Variables
All
Variables Examples
Fertilizer Investigation
Independent Variable:
Type of paper
Dependent Variable:
Flight time
Controlled Variables:
Size of paper, paper
airplane design, force at
which it is thrown, height
at which it is thrown,
timer, wind speed, size of
testing area, etc.
Procedure Notes:
Observation
The process of gathering information from the
investigation in an organized manner.
Qualitative Observations:
Information gathered by using
the five senses.
Quantitative Observations:
Information gathered that can be
measured and recorded as a
number.
Data Analysis
Statistical analysis of
quantitative data (mean,
median, mode, range).
Construct appropriate
graphs and charts.
Explanation
Evaluation
Application
Possibilities: