Example and experiment procedure explained for Newton's second law based on below guidance. If possible, example to be sports/volleyball related.

Background

• Written in paragraph form
• Introduction states the motivation / aim behind the investigation
• References scientific theory (prior knowledge)
• Uses scientific terminology, mathematical equations, and diagrams when appropriate
• Cites at least one source

Research Question

• RQ is clearly stated and includes a DV and an IV
• Hypothesis clearly states how the independent variable influences the dependent variable referencing the equation

Variables

• Written in table form
• Clearly identifies the Independent and Dependent variables with their corresponding units
• Identifies at least 3 controlled variables
• Explains how they will be changed, measured, controlled

Type of variable	Variable	Explanation of how they will be changed, measured or controlled
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Control variable 2
Control variable 3
Control variable 4

Brief Description of Method

• Written in paragraph form
• Plan outlines how the experiment is used to test the hypothesis
• Includes labeled picture of experimental setup
• Figure title is provided below the diagram

Experimental setup

Materials

• Written as a list
• Includes correct quantities with appropriate units
• All materials appear in diagram for experimental setup above

Procedure

• Written as concise directions and follows a logical sequence
• Includes how the DV is measured and recorded (including units).
• Includes how the IV is manipulated, measured, and recorded (including units).
• Appropriate number of trials are performed (at least 5 by 5)
• Detailed enough to be repeated by others
• Briefly explains the method that was used and why it was chosen.
• Explains the range of values that were used for the IV and why they were chosen.
• Includes how the controlled variables will be kept constant

Safety and Environmental standards

• Written in paragraph form
• Includes safety guidelines
• Includes environmental and ethical considerations (where appropriate)

Data Collection

• Tables are computer generated and are easy to read
• Table includes a descriptive title which reference the IV and DV
• Table titles appear above the table and begin with table number (i.e. Table 1:.. )
• 1st column heading in the data table is the IV from the RQ and its units.
• 2nd column heading in the data table is the DV from the RQ and its units (this may be multiple columns if the DV is calculated from multiple measurements with an average).
• Decimal points are consistent within each column and with the precision of the measuring tool
• Qualitative data is recorded in the data table or separately as appropriate