Science Investigatory Project Layout
TITLE
The Title should be clear and precise. It has an objective or purpose. It should not be written too long or
too short. By just reading the title, you can determine what the investigative study is all about.
ABSTRACT
The Abstract should be one or two paragraphs only. It includes your research problems, the
method or procedure that you used and the findings or conclusion of the study.
I.
INTRODUCTION
The Introduction is about one page only
wherein it includes the background of the study
and its rationale. It usually leads into the
research problem.
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.
VII.
II.
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.
III.
HYPOTHESIS
The Formulation of the Hypothesis has two
types namely: the null hypothesis and
affirmative hypothesis. A hypothesis is a
scientific guess which intends subject for
thorough investigation. It is recommended to
use null hypothesis in your research project.
IV.
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.
V.
SCOPE AND DELIMITATION
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.
VI.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
METHODOLOGY
Have several parts namely: the materials,
the procedure and the statistical treatment. The
materials include equipment, materials use in
setting up the experimentation.
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.
VIII.
PARADIGM OF THE STUDY
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.
IX.
STATISTICAL DATA
The Statistical Treatment comes in various
ways. It can be mean, median, mode,
percentage, Chi-square, standard deviation, Ttest, Pearson r, Spearman rank or Anova I or
Anova II. It is recommended to use T-test in
any experimental research.
X.
ANALYSIS 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.
XI.
RESULTS
Results show the findings or outcomes of your
investigation. The result must be based
according to the interpreted data.
XII.
Conclusion and Recommendation
The Conclusion is the direct statement based
on findings or results. It should answer your
hypothesis and research problems.
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