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Your Research Question First Name Last Name Introduction Results Remember to: Remember to include:

Your Research Question First Name Last Name Introduction Results Remember to: Remember to include: Ø Explanation/reason for undertaking the investigation Ø A clear aim Ø A hypothesis and/or prediction (If…then…) Ø Explained relevant biological concepts Ø Present collected data/evidence in a way that illustrates any trends, patterns and/or relationships Ø Think about the most appropriate way to present to data you have collected Choose appropriate graph for data obtained Ø Check that you have followed appropriate scientific conventions – each graph/table/image needs a title and number so it can be easily referred to in the discussion Ø Graphs should have the independent variable on the horizontal (x) axis, the dependent variable on the vertical (y) axis and both axis should be labelled including appropriate units of measurement Chart 1. Label in 24 pt Calibri. Methodology Discussion Heading Remember to include: Ø Summary of the experimental method used and the reasons for choosing this method Ø Enough information for someone unfamiliar with the experiment to be able to replicate it Ø Steps you have taken to ensure: fair test/validity/reliability Ø Information about: the independent variable/dependent variable, any +ve/-ve controls Item 800 356 Heading 790 856 Heading 4001 290 You may a 238 228 wish to include 134 table if appropriate Item 954 875 976 Item 324 325 301 Item 199 137 186 Table 1. Label in 24 pt Calibri. Ø Any risk identification/ management and health, safety and ethical guidelines followed in the investigation Remember to: Ø Analyse and evaluate the results to identify any trends/patterns/relationships that may exist between the variables under investigation Ø Only mention correlations/links between the variables if there is evidence of this in the results obtained Ø Identify any outliers and their subsequent treatment Ø Identify any limitations in data and methods, and suggest improvements Ø Link the results to any relevant biological concepts Insert photo/diagram relating to experiment/results if appropriate Conclusion Figure 1. Label in 24 pt Calibri. Remember to: Insert photo/diagram relating to experiment/results if appropriate Ø Keep your conclusion brief and ensure it responds to the hypothesis and/or the investigation question Ø Only determine your conclusion from the data obtained in the investigation Figure 2. Label in 24 pt Calibri. References 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ø Take into account any uncertainties or errors identified in the discussion Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge…