Prep Questions

1. Briefly state the scientific method and why it is important to the advancement of science.

The process of the scientific method involves making conjectures (hypotheses), deriving
predictions from them as logical consequences,and then carrying out experiments or
empirical observations based on those predictions. Scientists then test hypotheses by
conducting experiments or studies.It provides an objective, standardized approach to
conducting experiments and, in doing so, improves their results. By using a
standardized approach in their investigations, scientists can feel confident that they will
stick to the facts and limit the influence of personal, preconceived notions.

2. All experiments have a stated goal, and it is possible to logically state the methodology of

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how to reach that goal. Briefly describe the methodology for making a favorite lunch.

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Meal planning is a super useful skill and can help you live healthier both in and out of the

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kitchen. The only problem is that one meal plan formula won't fit everyone's lifestyle. A
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plan that works for a nurse working three 12-hour days per week is not going to meet the
needs of a stay-at-home parent battling with a picky eater.Choose your favorite types of
meals and then figure out a simple rotation that will always help you answer that pesky
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"What's for dinner?" question with ease. Mondays could always be Slow Cooker Day with
enough extras for Leftover Wednesdays, with Taco Tuesdays coming in between. There
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are so many recipe categories to choose from! Here are some ideas that will keep your
dinners interesting every week: Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday, Baked Protein Night,
Baked Potato Night,etc. The Category-Based Method is great for those who love variety
and trying new things, but still want some structure to make lunchtime easy.
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3. How can something be precise but not accurate?

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Accuracy refers to the closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value. For
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example, if in the lab you obtain a weight measurement of 3.2 kg for a given substance,
but the actual or known weight is 10 kg, then your measurement is not accurate. In this
case, your measurement is not close to the known value.
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Precision refers to the closeness of two or more measurements to each other. Using the
example above, if you weigh a given substance five times, and get 3.2 kg each time, then
your measurement is very precise. Precision is independent of accuracy. You can be very
precise but inaccurate,as described above.

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 Content and Analysis

1. Methodology - This experiment is not as simple as measuring and using a formula. The
cylinder is not solid in two respects: it is empty through its center, and the actual material is not
itself solid as it is 40% filled. State the methodology – how the equations will be used to achieve
the object of the lab (How much plastic material is used to make each of these cylinders?).

The equation which calculates the volume of the object is used to measure the space
occupied by the hollow cylinders, V=πr2h, but that's not all you would need to do to
figure that out. You need to figure out the volume of the other holes and add it together

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2. Data Collection – In order to complete the lab, research and data collection are needed.
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a) What is the equation for the volume of a cylinder?

V=πr2h
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b) Define each variable used and the standard unit for each variable.

v= the volume, and the unit is meter cube (m^3), π = constant, value = (3.14) unitless,
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r=radius unit= meter(m), h=height unit=meter(m)

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c) To solve the equation, one of many possible tools from the kit is used to take certain
measurements. Which tool was chosen and why?
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The swing arm protractor because it can measure the height and radius of a cylinder.

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 3. Data Analysis – Report the calculations done.

0.5cm is radius and height is 30cm

V =23.56

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4. Conclusion – What was the volume of plastic used to print these cylinders?
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V=23.55
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5. BONUS QUESTION – One student says that he used the string and the equation for
circumference to verify the outside radius. Then, he just measured the width of the ring and the
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height of the cylinder and had all the information he needed. How did he do this?
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He wrapped the string around the different parts of the cylinder and marked the string to
find the correct spot where it is fully wrapped, then takes the string off and measures it.
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