Experimental Design Science Olympiad Latest Update Graded A+

Experimental Design Science Olympiad Latest Update Graded A+ Statement of problem (2 Points) _____ Not a yes/no question and includes independent and dependent variables _____ Problem is clearly testable and is written in a clear and concise manner Hypothesis (4 points) _____ Statement predicts a relationship or trend _____ Statement gives specific direction to the predictions(s): A stand is taken. _____ Prediction includes both independent and dependent variables _____ A rationale is given for the hypothesis. Variables Independent Variable (IV) (3 Points) _____ IV correctly identified _____ IV operationally defined _____ At least three levels of IV given Dependent Variable (DV) (3 points) _____ (2pts) DV correctly identified _____ DV operationally defined Controlled Variables (CV) (4 points) _____ One CV correctly identified _____ Two CVs correctly identified _____ Three CVs correctly identified _____ Four CVs correctly identified Independent Variable (IV) (3 points) _____ IV correctly identified _____ IV operationally defined _____ At least three levels of IV given Dependent Variable (DV) (3 points) _____ (2pts) DV correctly identified _____ DV operationally defined Controlled Variables (CV) (4 points) _____ One CV correctly identified _____ Two CVs correctly identified _____ Three CVs correctly identified _____ Four CVs correctly identified Experimental Control (Standard of Comparison-SOC) (2 points) _____ SOC correctly identified and makes logical sense for the experiment _____ Reason given for selection of SOC Materials (3 points) _____ All materials used are listed _____ All materials used are listed properly (no extras) _____Materials listed separately from procedure Procedure: Including Diagrams (6 points) _____ Procedure well organized _____ Procedure is in a logical sequence _____ (2pts) Enough information is given so another could repeat procedure _____ Diagrams used _____ Repeated trials Qualitative Observations (4 points) _____ Observations about results given _____ Observations about procedure/deviations _____ Observations about results not directly relating to DV _____ Observations given throughout the course