HYPOTHESIS

Defining research problem

Formulating a hypothesis

Selection of variables

A Research problem is stated clearly.

The hypothesis is directly related to the research problem and is explained.

All the key variables are selected.

METHOD

Designing a method with appropriate apparatus

Designing a method for control of variables

Designing a method for the collection of raw data

Appropriate apparatus are selected.

A realistic method for control of variables is designed.

The method designed allows for collection of relevant data and excludes irrelevant data.

DATA COLLECTION

Collection of raw data

Recording raw data

Presenting raw data

Data of sufficient quality and quantity is collected

Raw data is in recorded appropriately, including units and uncertainties.

Raw data is presented clearly for easy interpretation.

QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

Processing Data

Presenting data

Analysis of Data

The raw data is processed correctly to produce results that help interpretation.

Data/results are presented effectively and errors and uncertainties are taken into account.

Processed Data is interpreted and compared with theory

EVALUATION & CONCLUSION

Evaluation of results

Evaluation of procedure

Modifying the procedure

A valid conclusion and explanation which addresses the research problem is given

The procedure including limitations, weakness or errors are evaluated.

Improvements are suggested where weaknesses are identified.