its over

im happy to say my SRP is finally over!

My Conclusion

The purpose of this test was to determine and record the quality of the water at the Carss Park catchment of Georges River. The use of the water from the fish tank was to use it as a comparative source. This experiment had the ability to distinguish whether or not further action needed to be taken to improve water quality. This experiment showed that little action is needed to be taken to adjust the water quality as it was within an acceptable range of pH scale. This experiment also showed that there was consistency within the varying areas of that water catchment but the results differed from those obtained from the fish tank.

Table of Results

Fish Tank Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Area 4
Sample 1 6.6 7.4 7.2 7.4 7.4
Sample 2 6.8 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.2
Sample 3 6.8 7.2 7.4 7.4 7.4

Pictures of my Experiment

My four areas!

Areas

photos of my areas coming soon....=)

Results table

	Area 1	Area 2	Area 3	Area 4
Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3

Results tab

Testing the varying water quality at Carss Park

hypothesis: the water quality at different areas at the bay varies
aim: to test the water quality at Carss Park by looking at the pH water levels
Variable:
*Independent:
- the water
- incorrectly collected samples
*Dependant
- the affected water
Materials:
*12 pH testers
*12 plastic cups
Method:
1. Collect materials
2. Choose areas to be tested
3. Collect samples from area1
4. Add the dye, leave sample for five minutes
5. Match the adjusted water to the key
6. Repeat steps 3 through to 5 with areas 2, 3 and 4
7. Collate all information

testing

i used something a tester for my fish tank a while ago ,because all my fish died in a week,that may be suitable for my experiment . it basically tested the water. one of the issues i found with using this as an indicator was that is was difficult to read the key. other than that, it was pretty understandable. i found the tester at BIG W, but i thought i could check out some local pet stores and find anything that may be better

PH levels

so i think i have to test the PH levels. According to Micrsoft Student pH is a term indicating the hydrogen ion (positively charged hydrogen atom) concentration of a solution, a measure of the solution's acidity. basically, a system which measures free hydrogen ions within a solution. its measured on a scale from 0 to 14. below 7 is considered acidic and above 7 is in alkaline range

MY IDEA!!

so i live near a bay type thing and there is an area of the bay where i thought the water looked pretty grousse so i thought i could test the water in my local area and compare it to the standard EPA approved water.....generally just test the water and see whats in it!

New Idea

ok, so i am thinking that my last idea for a srp wasnt very practical so thinking of doing the effectivity of brand name washing powders verses home-made

so my scanner is a bit dodgy

New SRP idea

Experiment:

To document the effects of different paced music to a persons running ability.

Variables:

· Independent

o Before-hand running capabilities

o Humidity

o Type of music being listened to (volume)

o Food consumption before running

· Dependant

o Speed

o Breathlessness

Plan:

1. Measure distance around Carss Park Oval.

2. Divide 30 people into two groups.

3. Group 1 runs around oval to a slow paced song.

· During all laps music is to be kept at a medium similar level

4. After groups 1 finishes lap, group two begin to the sam song.

5. When group 2 finishes group 1 will begin again with a medium paced song.

6. Group two will do the same with the same song

7. Group 1 will do their last lap with a fast paced song.

8. Group two will do the same.

9. All results are recorded and compared.

Useful sites so far:

• http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6W6K-47RRR8T-3&_user=10&_coverDate=04%2F30%2F2004&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_searchStrId=1288829157&_rerunOrigin=google&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=29f75f3ddf1430df05fb47ee3f1f6aea
• http://jeffreyleow.wordpress.com/2007/03/20/music-and-running-the-science-behind-it/
• http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article%20folder/musicexercise.html
• http://www.docstoc.com/docs/13616450/Psychophysical-Effects-of-Music-in-Sport-and-Exercise/

Experiment Plan

Experiment

To record the effects of fluorescent lighting on eyesight

Equipment

1. 3 types of fluorescent lights
• Red
• Blue-person
• Green
2. One white light
• Torch
3. A white room
• Possibly a white tiled bathroom

Plan

4. Need approximately thirty people to test experiment on
5. Take people in rotation
6. Take the person into the allocated area, then flash fluorescent light onto a white paper/tile. Person is to stare at the light for approximately 4 minutes.
7. Turn off fluorescent light and flash white light.
8. Ask person the change in colour of surroundings, feelings of nausea or any other changes in health or emotion
9. Record result.

Variables

10. Independent
• The change in eyesight
• Any physical or emotional changes
11. Dependent
• The difference in eyesight of different people
• The effects of short sighted person verses and long sighted person
• Health prior to the experiment

Useful Sites So Far

1. http://www.naasln.org/documents/articles/kitchel_fluorescent_light.pdf
2. http://www.emfblues.com/Fluorescent-Dangers-Fluorescent-Radiation-Fluorescent-Light-Dangerous-Health.html
3. http://ourhouse.ninemsn.com.au/ourhouse/factsheets/db/tips/07/714.asp
4. http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disability/info-sheets/vision-blindness.html

ok so i might finally know what i am going to do for this blog....
im thinking something along the lines of
'how flurescant lights affect vision...
will i still need 30 people to test on....?

Hello World!