1. Canopy in the Clouds

2. Variables

3. Testable Questions A question that can be tested in an experiment
Requires an independent and dependent variable
In the format: How does ____________ affect ____________?
Your independent variable must be something you can CHANGE OR MANIPULATE (Location of sampling, rain level, etc)
Your dependent variable is the part you are MEASURING

4. Hypothesis Your predicted possible answer to your question.
Often follows the format: If (I do this…-IV) then (I expect this to happen-DV) because (explain why)
Can also follow: I predict…..because….

6. Today- Step 2: Make a Plan
Now that you have your research question and hypothesis, you need to figure out how to collect information about it
Data Collection: Look at your independent and dependent variable
What are some controlled variables you should think of?

7. Make a Plan
Go back to the exploration page and observe how the scientists have been collecting their data
Think about making your hypothesis/testable question more SPECIFIC so you don’t have so much to account for

8. What is the goal today? Finish the assignment including:
Testable question (I will be coming around)
Identified IV and DV (I will be checking)
Testable Hypothesis
Data Collection (Controlled variables and method)**