Parts of a Science Investigatory Project

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Parts of a Science

InvestigatoryProject

George Michael Rayala


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Doing an investigatory project is considered

as a major achievement of any students in

Science. Through scientific investigation, they

learn how to apply the acquiredknowledge, scientific concepts, theories,

principles and laws of nature. They can use

their higher-order process or thinking skills in

conducting a research. Let us provide you a

brief description of the parts of the ScienceInvestigatory Project Report



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Title

The Title should be clear andprecise. It has an objective or

purpose. It should not be written

too long or too short. By justreading the title, you can determine

what the investigative study is all

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Abstract

The Abstract should be one or two paragraphs only. Itincludes your research problems, the method or procedure

that you used and the findings or conclusion of the study.

Is a (maximum) 250-word, one-page abstract. An abstractincludesthe a) purpose of the experiment, b) proceduresused, c) data and d) conclusions. It also includes anypossible research applications. The abstract should focuson work done since the last fair.



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Chapter I



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1. Introduction and Its

Background

The Introduction is about one page

only wherein it includes the

background of the study and its

rationale. It usually leads into theresearch problem.



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2. Statement of the

Problem

The Statement of the Problem has two categories namely: the general problemand specific problems. Usually, one general problem and three specific problems

which derived from the general problem. The research problems should be

specific, reliable, valid, measurable, objectively stated. It can be a question

form or in a declarative statement.

the nature & scope of the problem should be presented with clarity. Two types of

objectives may stated:

General Objective- this is related to the problem as given in the early partof the section

Specific Objective- this states the purpose of each experiment conducted.



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3. Formulation of the

Hypothesis

The Formulation of the Hypothesis hastwo types namely: the null hypothesisand affirmativehypothesis. Hypotheses is a scientific

guess which intends subject forthorough investigation. It is

recommended to use null hypothesis in

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4. Significant of the

Study

The Significant of the Studyindicates how important is your

investigatory project for the people,

environment and community as awhole. It is really relevant in the

changing world or global impact into

the field of technology.



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5. Scope and Delimitation

of the Study

The Scope and Delimitation of the Studycovers the range of your research. It

includes the period of research, the

materials and equipment to be used, the

subject of the study or the sample ofthe study, the procedure and the

statistical treatment to be used.



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6. Definition of Terms

The Definition of Terms has twotypes: the Dictionary-derived

definitions and the Operational

definitions which derived fromhow these terms were used in

your research.



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Chapter II



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Review of Related Literature

and Studies

Related LiteratureThe Related Literature are statements taken from science books, journals,

magazines, newspapers and any documents from authorized scientists, Science

experts or well-known Science agencies. These statements can support your

study through their concepts, theories, principles and laws. Footnoting is

important on this part.

Related Studies

The Related Studies are those researches which may be local and foreign studieswho can attribute to your research or can support your investigation

scientifically. Footnoting is also important on this part.



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Chapter III



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Methodology

Has several parts namely: the subject of the study,the procedure and the statistical treatment.



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1. The Subject of the

Study

The Subject of the Study includes yourpopulation and the sample. It applies

the sampling techniques to obtain a

good sample of the study. Your sample

should be valid and reliable.



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2. The Procedure

The Procedure is the step by step and systematicprocess of doing your research. It includes the

materials with right amount of measurements, the

appropriate equipment to be used in doing the

scientific investigation. It consists of several trials

with control variables, independent variables anddependent variables. Gathering of data is essential

in any kind of research. It is recommended to use

control and experimental set-ups to arrive at valid

conclusion.



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3. The Statistical

Treatment

The Statistical Treatment comes in variousways. It can be mean, median, mode,percentage, Chi-square, standarddeviation, T-test, Pearson r, Spearman rank

or Anova I or Anova II. It is recommended touse T-test in any experimental research.



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Chapter IV



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1. Presentation Analysis

and Interpretation of Data

The data gathered should be presented in order to beanalyze. It may be presented in two forms namely: through

table or graph. You may use both of them if you want to

clearly figure out your data. A table has labels with quantity,

description and units of measurement. Graph has several

types namely the line graph, bar graph, pie graph and

pictograph. Choose what type of graph that you prefer touse. Analyze the data that had been gathered, presented in

table or graph scientifically. You interpret the data

according to what had been quantified and measured. The

numerical data should be interpreted clearly in simple and

descriptive statements.



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2. Results

Results show the findings oroutcomes of your investigation. The

result must be based according to

the interpreted data.



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Chapter V



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1. Summary

The Summary briefly summarizesyour research from Chapter I to

Chapter IV which includes the

research problems, methodologyand findings. It consists of one or

two paragraphs only.



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2. Conclusion

The Conclusion is the direct statement basedon findings or results. It should answer your

hypothesis and research problems.

The general truth implied or illustrated by

the results should be clearly stated. Theevidence based on the results should be

summarized for each statement.



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3. Recommendation

The Recommendation is given based on yourconclusion. You may give few recommendations

which you think can help the fellow Science

students, researchers, consumers or the entire

community where people live in.

Consists of suggestions on future actions such as anew direction of research or further experiments to

be performed, practices that might be adapted or

discard in order to attain certain goals or

objectives.



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4. Bibliography

a list of the references usedin guiding the research work

and writing and paper.



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Visual Display



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You want to attract and inform.Make it easy for interested

spectators and judges to assessyour study and the results youhave obtained. Make the most ofyour space using clear and concise

display.


(Source: Department of Science and Technology)

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