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Transcript of Experimental Design 9th Grade EIC September 28, 2010.
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Experimental Design
9th Grade EICSeptember 28, 2010
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Make Observations
Use your senses to notice the environment around you.
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Define the Problem
Our problem is the mismanagement of riparian zones in the Atlanta area.
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State a Hypothesis
A hypothesis is a testable idea or explanation that
leads to a scientific investigation.
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How does the immediately adjacent terrestrial ecosystem have a direct effect on the riparian zone?
The Following Three Hypothesis are associated with Supporting
Question #1:
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Possible Hypothesis Associated with Supporting Question #1
Possible Hypothesis
1)Plants in the riparian zone area contribute to the health of the
riparian zone.
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2) There is no evidence of erosion
of the riparian zone area.
3) There is no evidence of runoff
(from agriculture, roadways or
household waste)
in the riparian zone area.
Possible Hypothesis Associated with Supporting Question #1
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The Following Three Hypothesis are associated with Supporting
Question #2:
Does the riparian ecosystem have a direct effect on the immediately adjacent aquatic ecosystem?
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1) Animals in the stream are indicators
of a healthy (unpolluted) stream.
2) There are no nitrates or phosphates
present in the water samples from
the stream.
3) There is no evidence of
sedimentation in the stream.
Possible Hypothesis Associated with Supporting Question #2
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Design the experiment to pinpoint cause & effect
relationships
Experiment
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Variable – the factor of interest
Experiment Group – receives the treatment
Control Group – does not receive the treatment
The Vocabulary of Experiments
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Collecting & Analyzing Data
Data may be qualitative
(expressed with words)Or quantitative
(expressed with numbers).You may collect both types of data during one experiment.
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•Examples of data you may collect:
Water samplesIdentification of aquatic, riparian & terrestrial plants & animals indicative of presence or absence of pollutionExamination of riparian zones for erosion or other signs of degradation
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•Examine your data
•Discuss the findings with your team
•Make a decision concerning the correctness of your hypothesis
Draw Conclusions
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•Use graphs, written reports and pictures to communicate your findings.
•You will do this with your team during a triboard presentation at the end of Fall semester.
Communicating Results
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How to Asses Your Hypothesis
You may find the following slides helpful to you as you make a decision to accept or reject your hypothesis.
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Indicators of an Unhealthy Riparian Zone
1.Low water table (level)2. Low forage production (food)
for fish and wildlife
3. Little shade-Warm water4. Poor fish habitat-Poor water
quality5. Low wildlife habitat diversity
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Indicators of an Unhealthy Riparian Zone (cont.)
6. Little vegetation & roots to help protect and stabilize banks
7. Significant erosion of stream banks and shorelines
8. Repeated dredging of ditches, streams, and reservoirs
9. Reduced late summer stream flows.10. Decreased riparian property values.