Experimental Design DiagramsName Deono Tamminga HR

A. State your question

B. Make a prediction showing what you think will happen in the experiment.
If…(something happens) Then…(what is the outcome) Because…(why you think this) If you
have more wings then the rocket will fly farther and straighter because it will be more
aerodynamic.
C. Create a data table.
1. When making a data table, follow the example given and be sure that…
2. It has a brief descriptive title in the form of “(dependent variable) DEPENDS ON (independent
variable)”
3. The first column is for the independent variable, the one you are changing.
4. The next column(s) are for trials of the dependent variable.
5. The last column is for the best value (average) of the dependent variable.
6. The columns of data begin with a label naming the variable and the units in which it is
measured. Be sure to include the units of the variables, as shown below.
7. The data are entered as numbers only.
8. The last row should contain the source of the data.

The Distance Of The Rocket Depends On The Placement Of the Wings

Number Of
Wings
3 93 62 69 75
4 55 62 63 60
5 70 68 67 68

Source: Deono T. , Zach R. ,Joe N.

D. List 5 controlled variables. Same size fins on rocket, Same PSI the rocket is launched
with, Same amount of water in each rocket, Same Angle the rocket is launched off of,
Same weather/wind.

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E. List the materials needed for the experiment. 20Oz, and 2 liter bottles. Water, Cardboard
for wings, duct tape to put wings on. Beaker to measure how much water we put in each
bottle. Measuring tape to put wings same space apart.
F. Write out a step by step procedure for carrying out the experiment.
1. Have one 20oz and 1 liter bottles.
2. Put them on top of each other so the caps are facing opposite directions.
3. Make 3 12cm by 6cm rectangles, and cut in ½ into wings.
4. Measure the 1 liter bottles around the middle of the base evenly.
5. Make lines up and down where the even spots around are 10.5cm above the cap of
the 1 liter bottle.
6. Put the wings on so the highest part of the wing is facing the cap of the 1 liter bottle,
and the point is facing the the 20oz cap.
7. Now you tape the 20oz and the 1 liter bottle together with duct tape.
8. Then you fill up the 1 liter bottle with 750ml of water, and the 20oz bottle of 250ml of
water.
9. We used the same 75 psi, and 45 degree angle.
10. Ready to launch
G. Check your experimental design diagram with your instructor and carry out the
experiment.
H. Fill in the data table.
I. Graph your data on Excel. (Use the graphing guidelines.)
J. Write a conclusion.
1. Does your data support your hypothesis? Not Really. Why or why not? (Describe by
referring to your data! Be sure you talk about your data and graph.) I don't think it
worked because it the extra wings could have added more weight, and if you have too
many wings it might not be as aerodynamic because even though the wings are skinny
the air is still hitting them.
2. What changes would you make if you did the experiment again and why? (Be specific
to the individual experiment…NOT “Be more accurate” “Do more trials”) Do the
Experiments on days it wasn't windy. Or do the experiments on the days It was a
consistent weather out.

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