B. Significance: Describe the broader significance of this experiment and its results to the field of biology.
A. Hypotheses: Identify an experimental hypothesis and a null hypothesis in an if/then format. In other words, what do you predict the outcome of
the experiment will be? What is the opposite of your experimental hypothesis?
B. Procedures: Describe the steps of the experiment, including the tools or technology necessary for probing the research question.
III. Results
A. Data: Present the data collected during the experiment, using the most appropriate method (such as a table, chart, graph, or a combination of
these) for your data. Ensure that you use appropriate significant figures and units of measurement.
B. Conclusion: Accept or reject your experimental hypothesis, supporting your conclusion with data acquired from your experiment.
Milestones
Milestone One: Research Question and Background Information
In Module Three, you will submit your research question and background information. Given an overview of the scientific method, you will formulate a research
question (in an if/then format) that will be explored further throughout the term. A list of potential virtual lab topics is included in the Milestone One Guidelines
and Rubric document. You may select one of these topics or propose a topic of your own using a different virtual site or hands-on experiment with instructor
approval. In addition, you will review various scientific journal articles that are related to your research question. Remember that you can use the Shapiro Library
to find sources. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone One Rubric.
Milestone Two: Experimental Design
In Module Five, you will submit a draft of your experimental design. Using design techniques from experiments conducted throughout the term as a guide, you
will design your own experiment, including number and type of trials as well as control and experimental variables. This experiment will explore the research
question presented in Milestone One and will call upon details obtained through the research in Milestone One. For the final project, you will conduct this
experiment and tabulate the data. This milestone will be graded with the Milestone Two Rubric.
Final Project Submission: Scientific Method Presentation
In Module Seven, you will submit your final project. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final product. It should
reflect the incorporation of feedback gained throughout the course. Use the outlines from Milestones One and Two to create your presentation, making sure to
include the critical elements in the Results section. The presentation should also include speaker notes. T
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