SCIENTIFIC METHOD Experimental procedure the specific techniques used in conducting a particular experiment Data S: (n) data, information (a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn)"statistical data" S:information S: (n) datum, data point (an item of factual information derived from measurement or research) S:datumdata point
MATERIALS Dropper Fortune fish Soap Water Lotion Timer (Levin)
STEPS 1.Obtain all materials (fortune fish, water, soap, lotion) 2.Apply 3 drops of liquid/substance to hand for 2 seconds. 3.Let dry for 2 seconds - pat dry if needed with a paper towel. 4.Place Fortune Fish in hand and start the timer when placed. 5.Stop timer when fish moves not to exceed 15 Seconds. 6.Record time and observation of movement. 7.Repeat steps 2-6 with each condition of hand 8.Form a conclusion based on data.
DATA Condition of hand Time to move (sec) Observations Nothing1.84Tail curled and folded in half, tail over head Water1.10Head curled and folded in half, head over tail Soap1.77Tail curled and folded in half, tail over head Soap and water1.29Tail curled and folded in half, tail over head Lotion1.11Head curled and folded in half, head over tail (Levin)
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