Science Investigatory Project

Doing an investigatory project considers as a major

achievement of any students in Science. Through scientific
investigation, they learn how to apply the acquired
knowledge, scientific concepts, theories, principles and laws of
nature. They can use their higher-order process or thinking
skills in conducting a research. Let us provide you a brief
description of the parts of the Science Investigatory Project
Report below.
Title

Measuring the Speed of 'Light' with a

Microwave Oven

Abstract
Chapter I
1. Introduction and Its Background
2. Statement of the Problem
The Statement of the Problem has two categories namely: the general
problem and specific problems. Usually, one general problem and
three specific problems which derived from the general problem. The
research problems should be specific, reliable,valid, measurable,
objectively stated. It can be a question form or in a declarative
statement.
3. Formulation of the Hypothesis
The Formulation of the Hypothesis has two types namely: the null
hypothesis and affirmative hypothesis. Hypotheses is a scientific guess
which intends subject for thorough investigation. It is recommended to
use null hypothesis in your research project.
4. Significance of the Study
The Significance of the Study indicates how important is your
investigatory project for the people, environment and community as a
whole. It is really relevant in the changing world or global impact into
the field of technology.
5. Scope and Delimitation of the Study
The Scope and Delimitation of the Study covers the range of your
research. It includes the period of research, the materials and
equipment to be used, the subject of the study or the sample of the
study, the procedure and the statistical treatment to be used.
6. Definition of Terms
The Definition of Terms has two types: the Dictionary-derived
definitions and the Operational definitions which derived from how
these terms were used in your research.
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature and Studies
Related Literature
The Related Literature are statements taken from science books,
journals, magazines, newspapers and any documents from authorized
scientists, Science experts or well-known Science agencies. These
statements can support your study through their concepts, theories,
principles and laws. Footnoting is important on this part.
Related Studies
The Related Studies are those researches which may be local and
foreign studies who can attribute to your research or can support your
investigation scientifically. Footnoting is also important on this part.
Chapter III
Methodology has several parts namely: the subject of the study, the
procedure and the statistical treatment
1. The Subject of the Study
The Subject of the Study includes your population and the sample. It
applies the sampling techniques to obtain a good sample of the
study. Your sample should be valid and reliable.
2. The Procedure
The Procedure is the step by step and systematic process of doing your
research. It includes the materials with right amount of measurements,
the appropriate equipment to be used in doing the scientific
investigation. It consists of several trials with control variables,
independent variables and dependent variables. Gathering of data is
essential in any kind of research. It is recommended to use control and
experimental set-ups to arrive at valid conclusion.
3. Research Design
The Research Design may be shown through Theoretical Framework or
Conceptual Framework wherein the researcher plans and designs his
study with significant theories, concepts and connections. It shows the
input, intervention and output of the study.

4. The Statistical Treatment

The Statistical Treatment comes in various ways. It can be mean,
median, mode, percentage, Chi-square, standard deviation, T-test,
Pearson r, Spearman rank or Anova I or Anova II. It is recommended to
use T-test in any experimental research.
Chapter IV
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
1. Presentation of Data, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
The data gathered should be presented in order to be analyzed. It may
be presented in two forms namely: through table or graph. You may
use both of them if you want to clearly figure out your data. A table has
labels with quantity, description and units of measurement. Graph has
several types namely the line graph, bar graph, pie graph and
pictograph. Choose what type of graph that you prefer to use. Analyze
the data that had been gathered, presented in table or graph
scientifically. You interpret the data according to what had been
quantified and measured. The numerical data should be interpreted
clearly in simple and descriptive statements.
2. Results
Results show the findings or outcomes of your investigation. The result
must be based according to the interpreted data.
Chapter V
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
1. Summary
The Summary briefly summarizes your research from Chapter I to
Chapter IV which includes the research problems, methodology and
findings. It consists of one or two paragraphs only.
2. Conclusion
The Conclusion is the direct statement based on findings or results. It
should answer your hypothesis and research problems.
3. Recommendation
The Recommendation is given based on your conclusion. You may give
few recommendations which you think can help the fellow Science
students, researchers, consumers or the entire community where
people live in.