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Experimental Design and Science Designing an Experiment

Can you name the 6 concepts of experimental design? independent variable dependent variable constants control group experimental group repeated trials

Experimental Design You will be divided into groups Each group will analyze a different experiment for the design parts. Use the form in front of you to answer all the questions. Experimental Design

Experimental Design Diagram

Scenario 1: Compost and Bean Plants After studying about recycling, members of John's biology class investigated the effect of various recycled products on plant growth. John's lab group compared the effect of different aged grass compost on bean plants. Because decomposition is necessary for release of nutrients, the group hypothesized that older grass compost would produce taller bean plants Three flats of bean plants (25 plants/flat) were grown for 5 days. The plants were then fertilized as follows: (a) Flat A: 450 g of three-month-old compost, (b) Flat B: 450 g of six-month-old compost, and (c) Flat C: 0 g compost. The plants received the same amount of sunlight and water each day At the end of 30 days the group recorded the height of the plants (cm). Scenario 1: Compost and Bean Plants

Experimental Design Diagram

Scenario 2 Metals & Rusting Iron In chemistry class, Allen determined the effectiveness of various metals in releasing hydrogen gas from hydrochloric acid. Several weeks later, Allen read that a utilities company was burying lead next to iron pipes to prevent rusting Allen hypothesized that less rusting would occur with the more active metals. He placed the following into separate beakers of water: (a) 1 iron nail, (b) 1 iron nail wrapped with an aluminum strip, (c) 1 iron nail wrapped with a magnesium strip, (d) 1 iron nail wrapped with a lead strip. He used the same amount of water, equal amounts (mass) of the metals and the same type of iron nails. At the end of 5 days, he rated the amount of rusting as small, moderate, or large. He also recorded the color of the water. Scenario 2 Metals & Rusting Iron

Experimental Design Diagram

Perfumes & Bee's Behavior JoAnna read that certain perfume esters would agitate bees. Because perfume formulas are secret, she decided to determine if the unknown Ester X was present in four different perfumes by observing the bees' behavior. She placed a saucer containing 10 ml of the first perfume 3 m from the hive. She recorded the time required for the bees to emerge and made observations on their behavior. After a 30- minute recovery period, she tested the second, third, and fourth perfumes. All experiments were conducted on the same day when the weather conditions were similar, e.g., air, temperature and wind. Perfumes & Bee's Behavior

Experimental Design Diagram

Fossils and Cliff Depth Susan observed that different kinds and amounts of fossils were preset in a cliff behind her house. She wondered why changes in fossils content occurred from the top to the bank. She marked the bank at five positions: 5,10,15, 20, and 25m from the surface. She removed 1 bucket of soil from each of the positions and determined the kind and number of fossils in each sample. Fossils and Cliff Depth

Experimental Design Diagram Title: The effect of depth on the different types and amounts of fossils. Hypothesis: If depth increases in a fossil bank, then different fossils will occur. Independent Variable: Depth of soil Modifications 5 10 15 20 25 # of Trials 1 1 1 1 1 Dependent Variable: Amount and type of fossils. Constant: 1 bucket Control ? Experimental Design Diagram

Jackie read that Aloe vera promoted healing of burned tissue Jackie read that Aloe vera promoted healing of burned tissue. She decided to investigate the effect of varying amounts of aloe vera and regeneration of planaria. She bisected the planaria to obtain 10 parts (5 heads and 5 tails) for each experimental group. She applied concentrations of 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% Aloe vera to the groups. Fifteen ml of Aloe vera solutions were applied. All planaria were maintained in a growth chamber with identical food, temperature, and humidity. On day 15, Jackie observed the regeneration of the planaria parts and categorized developed as full, partial, or none. Aloe vera and Planaria

Experimental Design Diagram Title: The effect of aloe vera on regeneration of planaria. Hypothesis: If more aloe vera is used then there will be an increased amount of planaria regeneration. Independent Variable: Percentage of Aloe Vera Modifications 10% 20% 30% # of Trials 10 10 10 Dependent Variable: amount of regeneration Constant: food, temperature, humidity Control : 0% aloe vera Experimental Design Diagram

Experimental Design and Science Are you a design expert?