Mandeville Middle School 2011 Science Fair Guide Page 5
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7 10. Test, Observe and Graph Data.
Do your experiment.
Before you begin testing your experiment – make a table to record your data and observations. Use
the metric system. This data table and observation notes should be included on your display board as
well as in your written report.
Metric Conversion websites:
Special Note: One graph must be included on your backboard. The graph should show the
data you collected. This graph may be done in Excel (see attached directions) or by hand on graph
paper. Make sure you label and title your graph correctly.
EXAMPLE
11. Data Analysis.
What did you observe?
I found out that when I place ice in the
Write in paragraph form what you observed and
Styrofoam container it …… Next, I found out
recorded on your Data Collection form. What
that when I place ice in the plastic container
it ….. And finally, I found out that when I
happened in each one of your changed variable
place ice in the glass container it …. The
experiments (see example). Then write a sentence
average rate the ice melted at was …
or more which states the averages for the variables.
These sentences are facts, not what you think.
ABSTRACT
Rewrite your Data Analysis sentences in part III (
) of the Abstract
12. Summary and Conclusion
EXAMPLE
Accept or Reject Your Hypothesis.
I found out that when I place ice in the
A conclusion summary is a recap of your data analysis.
Styrofoam container it the average time ...
It should answer what the data show, what the data
means and what has been learned from it.
Therefore, I accept/reject my hypothesis
which stated that (copy your hypothesis
statement).
The conclusion should also support or reject
your hypothesis.
ABSTRACT
Rewrite your Summary and Conclusion in part IV (
) of the Abstract.
13. Application to the Real World
EXAMPLE
How could you use the information you gathered
I can apply this to the real world by ……or
in real life? How might your experiment solve a real
the experiment observations may help to
solve ….
world problem or make the world a better place to live.
Who might be able to use this information?
ABSTRACT
Rewrite Application to the Real World in part V (
) of the Abstract.
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