Experimental Design DiagramChart and Data Table may change with each Investigation

1. Testable Question:What is the effect of _______________________________(IV) on the

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2. Hypothesis:

If the ______________________________(IV) changes, (circle one)

then the ___________________________________(DV) will increase/ decrease/ stay the same.

(circle one)

3. Chart: (this chart describes what will be done during the investigation)

IV: (What are we going to change?) _____________________

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DV: (Results of the change) __________________________ (include units)

4. Constants:

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6. Results

Data TableIV: Trials

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Graph data (line graph for all continuous data or data over time; bar graph for words or categories. Must include Title, Labeled Axes w/units, equal intervals, and correctly plotted data on x (IV) and y (DV) axes).

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7. Conclusion:

Claim: ________________________________________________________

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Evidence: ______________________________________________________

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Reasoning: _____________________________________________________

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