Experimental Design Diagrams Name HR

A. State your question

B. Make a prediction showing what you think will happen in the experiment. The more water
that we put in the bottle the farther that it will go
If…(something happens) Then…(what is the outcome) Because…(why you think this)
C. Create a data table.
1. When making a data table, follow the example given and be sure that…
2. It has a brief descriptive title in the form of “(dependent variable) DEPENDS ON (independent
variable)”
3. The first column is for the independent variable, the one you are changing.
4. The next column(s) are for trials of the dependent variable.
5. The last column is for the best value (average) of the dependent variable.
6. The columns of data begin with a label naming the variable and the units in which it is
measured. Be sure to include the units of the variables, as shown below.
7. The data are entered as numbers only.
8. The last row should contain the source of the data.

How water in the bottle affects the flight distance

Water (ml) Distance (m) Distance (m)
Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
1000 100 100 85 95

500 80 100 95 91.7

250 70 70 75 71.7

Source: James Mason

D. List 5 controlled variables. Launcher, rocket, wing size, air pressure, same place
E. List the materials needed for the experiment.20 oz bottle, 2 liter, card board, duct tape,
launcher, a knife
F. Write out a step by step procedure for carrying out the experiment. First you cut three 12
by 6 cm wings and attach them to the 2 liter in the designated spots. Then you then put
the rocket on the launcher and change the amount of water in the bottle in ml for each
*Someone should be able to repeat your experiment from your procedure.
G. Check your experimental design diagram with your instructor and carry out the
experiment.

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H. Fill in the data table.
I. Graph your data on Excel. (Use the graphing guidelines.)
J.
K. Write a conclusion. The more water there is in the rocket the farther that it will travel
1. Does your data support your hypothesis? Why or why not? (Describe by referring to
your data! Be sure you talk about your data and graph.) Yes because the more water
that we put in the rocket the farther that it went
2. What changes would you make if you did the experiment again and why? (Be specific
to the individual experiment…NOT “Be more accurate” “Do more trials”) We would try
more than 1000 milliliters of water or do some between 500 and 1000 like 750

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