Parts of the Science

Investigatory Project Report

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.

Chapter I
1. Introduction and Its Background
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.

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. Significant of the Study
The Significant 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. 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.