Research Plan for Solar Oven

Research Plan (Experimental Design Matrix)

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Questions to Consider---I know you have. I really hope you have. Have you?????

What level of precision must be available to measure all experimental variables?
Are the measuring devices calibrated or are they capable of being calibrated?
Have all of the variables that might affect the experimental outcome been identified?
What are the constants in the experimental design?
Have the conditions of the constants been maintained throughout the experiment?
Does the design account for making both qualitative and quantitative observations?
Do quantitative observations involve SI measurements?
Do qualitative observations include verbal descriptions or measurements with non-standard scales?
Does the experimental design allow for the testing of one independent variable at a time?
Do you have multiple trials included in your design?

If you did not answer YES to all of these---go back and rethink your experiment!!!!! Turn the page to view a complete experimental design matrix!

You must submit one before you can fill out your official paperwork.

Title of the Experiment:

Hypothesis:

Independent Variables (IV):

Levels of IV:

# of repeated trials

Dependent Variables(DV)

Control 1

Control 2

Control 3

Control 4

Control 5

Control Defined

Experimental Design Matrix EXPLAINED
Title of the Experiment:
What are you trying to find out? The Effect of independent variable (IV)) on dependent variable (DV) in organism studied
Statement of what is being investigated should include the IV, the DV, and the organism studied. For Example: The Effect of Temperature on Chloroplast functioning in Oleander and prairie grass
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