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Conclusion and Reflection WS
What is a conclusion? A conclusion is a reexamination of your original hypothesis in regards to
the data you have collected. Your conclusion will continue by describing how your results
prove or disprove your hypothesis. Your conclusion includes what questions you have
developed in doing the experiment. It also includes how you might change your experiment if
you were to continue this topic in order to explore those questions that you developed during
the experiment.
Example of a conclusion:
My hypothesis was that grass would do a better job at preventing soil erosion on the hillside
than shrubs. I based my hypothesis on the idea that there are more roots in the grass than the
shrubs. The results indicate that this hypothesis should be considered false. The dense amount
of shrub cover shielded the underlying dirt better than the grass. Because of the results of this
experiment, I wonder if different kinds of shrubs have the same effect on preventing erosion. If
I were to conduct this science fair project again, I would try both deciduous as well as
coniferous shrubs.
Fill in the lines to create a successful Conclusion:
My hypothesis was
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The results indicate that this hypothesis should be considered ___________________________
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The data from this experiment, ____________________________________________________
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My findings could be beneficial to _________ _______________________________________
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Reflection:
Reflect on your experience with your science fair project. Answer the following questions.
What did you like, dislike?
Do you think your project was a success or not successful?
How could you alter your project to make it more successful or to provide a better experience?
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