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1. Research question

Why I care about this topic (2–3 sentences):

Draft RQ: How does [independent variable, range, units] affect [dependent variable, how it is measured] in [named organism / material / system, place]?

• [ ] One independent variable (or one clear comparison)
• [ ] Dependent variable is measurable, with units and a method
• [ ] Range of the independent variable stated
• [ ] Organism / material / case named precisely (binomial name in Biology)
• [ ] Site or context specified
• [ ] I can actually collect this data myself, safely, in the time I have
• [ ] Dependent variable is continuous where possible (not just yes/no)
• [ ] Teacher has approved the RQ and outline method

2. Variables

Possible confounders I can't control (to record and discuss):

3. Method — write this FIRST

1. Step one