Introduction

The goal of this project is to describe the procedures used to write a research project paper. The main concept to be gained from this project is the process of producing something and then giving clear and concise instructions on how to reproduce it. The goal should be that someone can pick up your instructions and replicate the experiment you did, if not to the exact detail, then very close. The importance of this concept can be seen in any scientific experiment. Without a replicable “methods” section, a research project is unverifiable. For example, what if Mendel did not give clear instructions on how to reproduce his experiment with peas and traits? There would not have been any validity to his experiment because it is not reproducible (one of the fundamental parts of research).  

A secondary goal for this project is the ability to differentiate between observation and inference. Observing specific details about something, as well as the overall picture is an essential part of science. Distinguishing on whether it is appropriate to make an observation or inference on a situation by situation basis provides a scientist with the tools to figure out what to study/experiment on, and what to just use the simple tool of inference on.