Principles of Biology

Unit I HomeworkInstructions

Introduction

You constantly make observationsand apply the steps of the scientific method in your daily life. For thisassignment, you will conduct a small study in which you will implement thesteps of the scientific method. You will follow the steps of the scientificmethod listed in Chapter 1 of the textbook to complete your study. You may pickany topic that you want. While you are actually conducting the scientificstudy, you are not doing a literature review of information. You will collectyour own data, analyze your data, and draw conclusions.

The following is an example of simple scientific study. Youmay not use this as your assignment.

• Observation: There are different colors ofcandies in your candy packet.
• Hypothesis: There are more blue candies than redcandies.
• Data collection: Record the number of each candycolor.
• Analysis: Analyze your data and drawconclusions.

Other topics could be differenttypes of commercials during specific programs or what brand of macaroni andcheese your family likes.

The materials you will use willvary depending upon the topic. You will have to create a data table and agraph. More information on how to conduct these can be found in the suggestedunit resources for Unit I.

Directions:

Include the data tables andgraphs within one Word document as well as your responses to the followingquestions:

Include the following:

1. What is your observation?
2. What are the variables and control?
3. What is your question?
4. What is your hypothesis or hypotheses?
5. Inat least 75 words, describe how you will conduct your experiment to test yourhypothesis. Make sure you include specific information.
6. Collect your data and include a data table.
7. Include a graph of your data.
8. In at least 100 words, analyze your data anddraw conclusions.

Your homework must be at leastone page in length; however, the exact length will depend on any charts ofgraphs used. APA is not a requirement for this assignment.