HW

BIOL 211L Cellular & Organismal Biology Laboratory

August 2020

Evidence-Based Reasoning During a Pandemic – Lab Report Instructions

Category potential points

You will design an experiment to address the common myth that wearing a mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus causes either oxygen deprivation or CO2 poisoning. This is Myth #3 from the “Masks Work!” video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npXP5wqNzaI). Your experiment can focus on only one of these possible outcomes (oxygen deprivation OR CO2 poisoning) from wearing a mask.

Hypothesis State the hypothesis that would be tested in your experiment. The hypothesis - should be stated very clearly (eg., “The hypothesis of this experiment is…”) - must be a statement, not a question - must propose a possible relationship between wearing a mask and either oxygen intake or CO2 exhalation - must not be a description of the predicted results of the experiment, must not be stated in an “if… then…” format (because that’s a prediction, not an explanation)

2.0 pts

Description of the experiment Describe how the experiment will be conducted to test the hypothesis. What will be the experimental group(s)? Will you use human test subjects or a model system? Describe the test subjects – how many will you use and what are their characteristics? VERY IMPORTANT: How will factors other than the independent variable be kept constant so they do not effect the experimental results?

2.0 pts

Independent Variable What is the independent variable and how you would manipulate it (what would be the treatments in the experimant?)

2.0 pts

Dependent Variable What is the dependent variable and how it would be measured (what data would you collect?)

2.0 pts

Predicted Results What results do you expect to see from this experiment if the hypothesis is accurate?

2.0 pts

Organization, Clarity, and Style You are responsible for correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The report must be typed, double- spaced, 12-point font, and in paragraph format.

Total

10.0 pts