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include the question, the purpose, the hypothesis,
the materials needed, and procedure.
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Question:
After you have selected your topic and have researched your topic, you
are ready to write a question that can have measurable result. Your
question should lead you to an experiment, not a demonstration.
Example:
Does the direction in
which a seed is planted make a difference in the growth of a seed?
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Purpose:
State the purpose of your experiment. The
purpose is why you are doing this experiment.
Example:
To determine if it matters
which way a seed is planted.
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Hypothesis:
A hypothesis is an educated guess as to what
you think will be the outcome of the experiment. It is educated,
because it is based on the research you gathered before you began your
experiment. It also can be tested.
Example:
When planting
seeds, it doesn't matter which direction the seed is planted.
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Materials:
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Procedure:
The procedure tells the step-by-step process
you followed to conduct your experiment. It needs to be concise and
complete so that anyone who wanted to duplicate your experiment would be
able to do so.
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