Scientific Method
Scientific MethodExperimental procedurethe specific techniques
used in conducting a particular
experimentDataS:(n)data,information(a collection of facts from
which conclusions may be drawn)"statistical data"S:(n)datum,data
point(an item of factual information derived from measurement or
research)
MaterialsDropperFortune fishSoap WaterLotionTimer
(Levin)StepsObtain all materials (fortune fish, water, soap,
lotion)Apply 3 drops of liquid/substance to hand for 2 seconds.Let
dry for 2 seconds - pat dry if needed with a paper towel.Place
Fortune Fish in hand and start the timer when placed.Stop timer
when fish moves not to exceed 15 Seconds.Record time and
observation of movement.Repeat steps 2-6 with each condition of
hand Form a conclusion based on data.dataCondition of handTime to
move (sec)ObservationsNothing1.84Tail curled and folded in half,
tail over headWater1.10Head curled and folded in half, head over
tailSoap1.77Tail curled and folded in half, tail over head
Soap and water1.29Tail curled and folded in half, tail over
headLotion1.11Head curled and folded in half, head over tail
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Jonah. Measuring the Fortune Fish. 3 Oct. 2013. Photograph.Levin,
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