Conducting An Investigatory Project Methods
Conducting An Investigatory Project Methods
Methods
The method section informs the reader of the steps undertaken by
the researcher and how he did them. It includes the following
Key:
X = Treatment O1 = Pretest
R = Randomization O2 =Posttest
TYPES of Experimental Design
I. COMPLETELY RANDOMIZED DESIGN (CRD)-
This is used when the experimental units are essentially homogeneous.
Example:
The Effect of Hormones on Weight Gain of Pigs
· Three hormones are available:
- Hormone 1
- Hormone 2
- Hormone 3
· Homogeneity can come in the form of:
- piglets from a litter, if sufficient
- piglets of equal age
- piglets with the equivalent weights
· Suppose 16 experimental pigs were selected:
- four (4) Treatments:
Treatment A : Control
Treatment B : Hormone 1
Treatment C : Hormone 2
Treatment D : Hormone 3
· Floor Plan of Pig Pens:
· Experimental Layout: (After Randomization)
II. RANDOMIZED COMPLETE BLOCK DESIGN
(RCBD)
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Weight of Pigs
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Weight of Pigs
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Statistical Analysis
• Use Student’s t-test – compare two groups
• Use Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) – compare 3 or more group
Investigatory Project Preparation
Workshop
• Title
• Statement of the Problems of Objectives
• Use Venn Diagram to Outline the Rationale or Background of the
Study and the Significance of Study
• Outline the Review of Related Literature
• Outline Methods using Schematic Diagram
• Cite at least 5 possible References