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1. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Must be written in the form of a question remember to end with a question mark.
2. AIM
Write down the aim as given in the question.
3. HYPOTHESIS
Able to state the hypothesis correctly based on the following criteria:
State the manipulated variable
State the responding variable
Relate the manipulated variable and the responding variable (Remember no
neutral relationship terms)
4. VARIABLES
Write down all 3 variables (one of each)
5. TECHNIQUE
In a complete sentence, write down what is observed or measured (include the
instrument used). State the specific name of the technique where applicable.
Example :
(i) Measure and record the volume of fruit juices needed to change blue DCPIP to
colourless, using a syringe.
(ii)Measure and record the initial and final temperature of the water in the boiling
tube using a thermometer.
6. MATERIALS AND APPARATUS
List down at least 3 materials and 3 apparatus .
7. PROCEDURE / METHOD
Write down each step clearly and systematically (include precautionary steps) . Your
steps should include the following:
K1 Steps where you describe how apparatus and materials are handled.
K2 Steps where you describe how the controlled variable is maintained
K3 Steps where you describe how the manipulated variable is altered
K4 Steps where you describe how the responding variable is measured and the
instrument to be used.
K5 Precautionary steps which ensure safety / improve accuracy of readings.
(Since this is a planning of an experiment to be carried out, procedures should be
written as a set of instructions and not in passive speech.
8. PRESENTATION OF DATA
Construct the table with the correct titles and units (Table is to be left blank, without
results / readings).
9. CONCLUSION
Repeat or modify the hypothesis sentence. It is not required to write the phrase
therefore the hypothesis is accepted / rejected" (since you are planning an
experiment and have not carried it out.)