Your Task:
Think of a research question that interests you. Answer the following questions below using the Scientific Method (see Learning Unit #2 and Chapter 2 - pages 35-70). This assignment is due by 11:59 pm on September 18, 2022. Any assignment received after the due date will be considered late, and a 10% per day late penalty will be applied to the overall grade on this assignment.
Answer the questions in complete sentences.
Questions:
1. Identify a problem that must be tested using an experimental research design (what is your research question?).
2. Conduct background research. For example, what can you find on the internet about your problem? List in brief point form, you do not need to cite the information you list.
3. Based on your background research, formulate a hypothesis.
4. Create an experimental design to test your hypothesis.
5. What is the dependent variable in your study?
6. What is the independent variable in your study?
7. If you were to run this proposed experimental study, what would you expect your findings to be?