STEM Research process
What is the first step in conducting a STEM research project?
Generate ideas
The measurements and observations that are collected as part of a research project.
Data
What type of questions should you avoid when generating ideas for a research project?
"Why?"
Is safety an important part of a STEM research project?
Yes!
Developing a research design
The variable that is affected by the experiment and is measured.
Dependent variable
Testable questions begin with...
How, what, when, who, or which.
How do you make sure your research is safe?
Read additional information on safety
What two variables do you need to build background research on?
Independent and dependent variables
The subject, specimen, or item that is studied as part of a STEM research project.
entity
How do you measure area?
Meterstick
What must be understood in research ethics?
Norms of conduct that distinguish acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
What do you do to analyze your data?
Put in tables and graphs, then look for patterns.
The variable that is changed by the researcher that can be manipulated.
Independent variable
How do you measure weight?
spring scale, electric scale, balance
What does IACUC stand for?
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
What is the last stage of the STEM research process?
Present your work, either as a written report or oral presentation.
In a graph, what axis ( X or Y) is the dependent variable reported on?
Y
If you want to measure water flow, what tool would you use?
water flow probe or ball, meterstick, stopwatch
What system of rules and ethics will we follow for our research projects?
Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Regeneron.