Last week you had some exposure to hypothesis development as part of overall experimental design. By now, you've also read some scientific research papers demonstrating firsthand how science is done. This week, we're going to capitalize on this and, with the help of the linked videos and step-by-step Scribbr websiteLinks to an external site. on experimental design, you will begin to develop your own research project proposal for your course project.

• Present a draft of your research proposal to answer your proposed research questions. Briefly, but clearly describe the basic approach you intend to use to answer your core research question.
• This should be no more than 200 words

Research question:

How does the vertical position of young and old kelp blades in the water column influence photosynthetic efficiency and overall growth inMacrocystis pyrifera?.