Experimental Design B/C

[zyzzyva980]

Those both work just fine. Whichever one you're more comfortable with.

[amerikestrel]

Wait, those are all the statistics needed for division b? Would it be good to provide more statistics anyway, if I have time?

[zyzzyva980]

Well, you can never be too specific, but I think time might be a tiebreak too, so if you get everything in, it's more efficient to just hand in your write-up instead of adding unnecessary statistics.

[Phenylethylamine]

Well, you can never be too specific, but I think time might be a tiebreak too, so if you get everything in, it's more efficient to just hand in your write-up instead of adding unnecessary statistics.

I've never heard anything about time being a tiebreaker, but the rules would know... I don't have my rulebook on me at the moment, though.

[quizbowl]

Well, you can never be too specific, but I think time might be a tiebreak too, so if you get everything in, it's more efficient to just hand in your write-up instead of adding unnecessary statistics.

I've never heard anything about time being a tiebreaker, but the rules would know... I don't have my rulebook on me at the moment, though.

I actually want to know - how are ties broken? Considering the rubric, that means that many teams have the same score. Are some parts graded to be more important than others? Is it just by favoritism by the judge?

[Liv]

Well, you can never be too specific, but I think time might be a tiebreak too, so if you get everything in, it's more efficient to just hand in your write-up instead of adding unnecessary statistics.

I've never heard anything about time being a tiebreaker, but the rules would know... I don't have my rulebook on me at the moment, though.

I actually want to know - how are ties broken? Considering the rubric, that means that many teams have the same score. Are some parts graded to be more important than others? Is it just by favoritism by the judge?

A tiebreaker most likely has to do with, if the team cleaned up their experiment properly, and if they left earlier than the time you're allowed it leave.

p.s. just had regionals today, the experiment had to be on the topic speed, s = d/t.
we got 5th place :O

[Phenylethylamine]

Well, you can never be too specific, but I think time might be a tiebreak too, so if you get everything in, it's more efficient to just hand in your write-up instead of adding unnecessary statistics.

I've never heard anything about time being a tiebreaker, but the rules would know... I don't have my rulebook on me at the moment, though.

I actually want to know - how are ties broken? Considering the rubric, that means that many teams have the same score. Are some parts graded to be more important than others? Is it just by favoritism by the judge?

Sometimes certain sections are designated as tiebreakers beforehand. I don't know if there's anything specified on the rubric or in the rules as a tiebreaker, though. Even if time is a tiebreaker, this is one event where I'd say nine times out of ten, you'll score better by using the full time, so it's not worth finishing up early in order to get that tiebreaker.

[Flavorflav]

p.s. just had regionals today, the experiment had to be on the topic speed, s = d/t.
we got 5th place :O

What materials did you get?

[zyzzyva980]

Let me guess: you built a ramp?

[Liv]

Let me guess: you built a ramp?

No, actually not at all. We held up a meter stick and tested the speed it took the three objects(small bead, balloon and golf ball) to hit the ground. Some interesting results I must say, and quite a analysis of results we wrote.

@FlavorFlav:

We were given a triple beam balance, a cube, two small beads, golf ball, meter stick, straws and a piece of oak tag(small). I think that was all that was given.