Investigatory Project?

There are seven steps to an investigatory project: ask a question, conduct the research, form a
hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze the results, draw a conclusion and communicate the
results. The steps to an investigatory project are often referred to as the scientific method.

The first three steps prepare the researcher for the experiment. Finding and researching a topic
that can be measured is often the hardest part of the project. Start by finding an interesting
subject, and ask "how, what, when, who, which, why or where." This helps develop a question
and hypothesis and aids in establishing the direction the research should take.

The experiment should be conducted several times before any conclusions are formed. This
ensures the results are valid. Additionally, it is crucial to document each small change that is
made while everything else stays the same. This keeps the experiment fair.

The analysis should support the hypothesis and answer the question. If the result does not do
these two things, researchers must begin the process again. It is only after the hypothesis and the
question are supported by the analysis that a conclusion can be drawn. The results of the
experiment are communicated through a report or visual display to share with others.
Parts of the Science Investigatory
Project Report

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Science Investigatory Project

Doing an investigatory project considers as a major achievement of any students in

Science. Through scientific investigation, they learn how to apply the acquired knowledge, 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
Science Investigatory Project Report below.

Title
The Title should be clear and precise. It has an objective or purpose. It should not be written too
long or too short. By just reading the title, you can determine what the investigative study is all
about.

Abstract
The Abstract should be one or two paragraphs only. It includes your research problems, the method
or procedure that you used and the findings or conclusion of the study.

Chapter I
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 the research problem.

2. Statement of the Problem

The Statement of the Problem has two categories namely: the general problem and 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.

3. Formulation of the Hypothesis

The Formulation of the Hypothesis has two types namely: the null hypothesis and affirmative
hypothesis. Hypotheses is a scientific guess which intends subject for thorough investigation. It is
recommended to use null hypothesis in your research project.

4. Significance of the Study

The Significance of the Study indicates how important is your investigatory project for the people,
environment and community as a whole. It is really relevant in the changing world or global impact
into the field of technology.

5. Scope and Delimitation of the Study

The Scope and Delimitation of the Study covers 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 of the study,
the procedure and the statistical treatment to be used.

6. Definition of Terms
The Definition of Terms has two types: the Dictionary-derived definitions and the Operational
definitions which derived from how these terms were used in your research.

Chapter II
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Related Literature
The 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 studies who can attribute to
your research or can support your investigation scientifically. Footnoting is also important on this
part.

Chapter III
Methodology has several parts namely: the subject of the study, the procedure and the statistical
treatment
1. The Subject of the Study
The Subject of the Study includes your population and the sample. It applies the sampling
techniques to obtain a good sample of the study. Your sample should be valid and reliable.

2. The Procedure
The Procedure is the step by step and systematic process 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 and
dependent 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.

3. Research Design
The Research Design may be shown through Theoretical Framework or Conceptual Framework
wherein the researcher plans and designs his study with significant theories, concepts and
connections. It shows the input, intervention and output of the study.

4. The Statistical Treatment

The Statistical Treatment comes in various ways. It can be mean, median, mode, percentage, Chi-
square, standard deviation, T-test, Pearson r, Spearman rank or Anova I or Anova II. It is
recommended to use T-test in any experimental research.

Chapter IV
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
1. Presentation of Data, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
The data gathered should be presented in order to be analyzed. 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 to use. 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.

2. Results
Results show the findings or outcomes of your investigation. The result must be based according to
the interpreted data.

Chapter V
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
1. Summary
The Summary briefly summarizes your research from Chapter I to Chapter IV which includes the
research problems, methodology and findings. It consists of one or two paragraphs only.

2. Conclusion
The Conclusion is the direct statement based on findings or results. It should answer your hypothesis
and research problems.

3. Recommendation
The Recommendation is given based on your conclusion. You may give few recommendations which
you think can help the fellow Science students, researchers, consumers or the entire community
where people live in.

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