Reference no: EM132926621

"How is body temperature affected by activities such as exercise?"

1. Background and Question - be sure to include what kind of exercise you chose to study. The background must include observations and discussion of why one would test whether exercise affects body temperature.

2. Hypothesis - I think that if one exercises by                           (describe activity), one's temperature will _______________ (increase/decrease/stay the same).

3. Methods - Clarify what kind and intensity of exercise and or other activities, where you will measure temperature, factors that affect body temperature, timing, controls, etc. What is the necessity of writing a methods section?

4. Data (please use either a graph or table) Remember, what you observe are the data and what should be recorded, regardless if they fit your hypothesis or not. What are proper ways of identifying, eliminating and/or decreasing error and bias? What units are used for scientific data? Please use the correct ones.

5. Analysis of the data - what do the data mean? An analysis should help tell you what the data mean. You summarize the data for the reader. This requires at least some mathematical calculations. This is where statistical analyses and charts are often used. Why might percent changes from baseline or from controls be important? You will be assessed on your ability to calculate percent change and discuss its importance.

6. Discussion including: Did your results support or not support your hypothesis? Why do you think that you got the results that you measured? Describe examples and evidence for homeostasis and feedback. What would you change if you were to do it again or what additional questions would you like to answer and how?