What is an investigation plan for a science project?

Answer 1

1. identify area of investigation 2.select a topic 3.define research problem and objectives 4.formulate research hypothesis 5.design and conduct experiments9if necessary) 6.start gathering/collection of and recording of data 7.analyze and interpret data 8.summarize findings 9.formulate generalization/conclusion 10.make recommendations 11.prepare formal written technical report 12.oral presentation of I.P

Answer 2

Below are the basic steps that your students can follow in doing investigatory projects: = Step 1. Gather Ideas = Observe surroundings and notice the things that need improving. Next, add some creativity and logic to think of possible solutions. Then consult knowledgeable people if the idea is doable. For example, instead of complaining about the pollution in the city, think of creative, effective ways on how it can be reduced. Or use a junked bicycle to design a washing machine (this project won First Prize in Improvisation during a Regional Science Fair). = Step 2. Research = Gather as much data and information about the project. ScienceProject.com has project guides with background information and experiment design. Meanwhile, Encyclopedia.com and Wikipedia.com have general information on any subject. Project ideas and material can be found at MiniScience.com, while local libraries can provide relevant reference materials to the project. = Step 3. Variables = Determine the possible variables or changeable factors in the experiment. = Step 4. Hypothesis = From the research and variables, write down an educated guess on what the different factors that influence the project are. = Step 5. Experiment = In designing an experiment, write a step-by-step list called an experimental procedure, taking into account a control variable (nothing is changed, neutral, reference point) for comparison. Also write the list of materials needed. = Step 6. Results = A series of experiments, when one variable is changed at a time, can yield results that can give an idea as to how one variable affects the others. Process the raw data into charts, calculations and/or graphs to come up with the experiment results. Summarize what happened and identify the trends in the experiment. = Step 7. Conclusion = Answer the original question based on the experiment's trends and your own observations to find out if the project hypothesis is correct. For a more advanced guide, check out EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE PROJECTS: An Intermediate Level Guide. Meanwhile, for more information on research paper writing and possible topics, goodessaytopics.com is a good resource website. A detailed list of research paper specifications can be found in statpac.com. Hopefully, by the end of the investigatory project, be it in the field of science or philosophy or arts, your students can gain valuable knowledge from the research and experiments.

Answer 3

Methodology of a science investigatory project is one of the major components within your research paper. Methodology is a section in which you would write the instructions for others that wish to perform the same type of research project later on.

Answer 4

The whats, when,wheres and whys. Your objective and how you are going to get there.