Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

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AgentD1
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Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

Post by AgentD1 »

I have to do a powerpoint on my science fair project so I was wondering what the question and hypothesis would be for the NANORG project.
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Re: Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

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Hello! An excellent question. I assume you are talking about this project:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... p021.shtml

When talking about a hypothesis, you are talking about a step in the Scientific Method. Did you know there is another methodology? It is called the Engineering Method. We need to distinguish the difference between a scientist and an engineer for this discussion. Both seek answers but to different questions for different purposes. A scientist uses the Scientific Method to gain further knowledge about a question in nature. An engineer uses the Engineering Method to create something new to answer the question "who needs what and why?" Since you are writing a computer program, you are creating something new.

Take a look here to read about the difference between the two. Follow the links at the bottom to compare the scientific method and engineering design process.
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... thod.shtml

Part of the Engineering Method isn't to ask a question and formulate a hypothesis. Instead, you must draft a problem statement describing "who needs what and why."
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/engineer ... ment.shtml

Review the information in the links I provided and see if you can define your problem statement. Be sure to write back if you have any more questions.

Good luck!
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Re: Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

Post by AgentD1 »

Yes that was the project I was talking about. However, my teacher wants us to use the scientific method with the hypothesis and everything. She looked at the project and said it was fine but I have to use the scientific method because it's a science fair project. What I have right now is a series of hypotheses with one variable changed each time.
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Re: Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

Post by dcnick96 »

What are your hypotheses and variables?
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Re: Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

Post by AgentD1 »

Hypothesis 1 - If the NANORG is able to differentiate between sludge with energy and dangerous sludge, then it will be able to collect energy more efficiently.
That's really the only good one I have right now. Do you have anything else? I'd like to have more to do with this project.
Sort of ok:
Hypothesis 2:- If the NANORG can find the quickest route to a collection point and remember this route, then it will be able to collect energy more efficiently.
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Re: Question and Hypothesis for NANORG project.

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