independent�variablePart of the experiment changed

by the experimenter

Dependent�VariablePart of the experiment that changesbecause of the I.V. - is measured or

observed to get data

constantParts of the experiment that remain

the same to prevent affecting theexperiment’s outcome

ControlLevel of the I.V. that you compare

back to- unchanged or in thenatural state

Name

IndependentVariable:

What else might affect the dependent variable? How will I manage the effect of these?

What am I measuring or observing?

How will my data look if it supports my hypothesis?

How will my data look if it does not support my hypothesis?

Units When will I measure?

Question: Question based on:

DependentVariable:

(Look to the right)

Options• Set levels at __________• Equal numbers of ___ & ___• Use same subject at different times: __________• Divide equally between control and experimental groups• Observe and measure• Ignore

Control vs. Experiment

Group vs. Group

Choose�type: (check box)What is the first control or group?

What is the second control or group?

independentvariable

dependentvariable

(observations, prior to research)

DESIGNING EXPERIMENT

What could go wrong in this experiment? How can I prevent or deal with these problems?

RESULTS Describe the real or imagined findings below

When (I.V.)

Then (D.V.)

,

.

science�does�not�stop What is my next step? NEW questions to investigate

• Write a clear precedure that other people can follow step by step• Create an organized data table of your results• Display the data in an organized chart or graph (if possible)

options