Sci 207 W1 Lab Reporting Form

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Lab 1 – Introduction to Science Exercise 1: The Scientific Method Dissolved oxygen is oxygen that is trapped in a fluid, such as water. Since many living organisms require oxygen to survive, it is a necessary component of water systems such as streams, lakes, and rivers in order to support aquatic life. The dissolved oxygen is measured in units of parts per million (ppm). Examine the data in Table 4 showing the amount of dissolved oxygen present and the number of fish observed in the body of water the sample was taken from and then answer the questions below. QUESTIONS 1. Make an observation – Based on the data in Table 4, describe the relationship between dissolved oxygen content and fish populations in the body of water. Discuss the pattern observed in the data set. Answer = As the amount of dissolved oxygen increases so do the number of fish to a point, 12 ppm, then the fish population goes down. 2. Do background research – Utilizing at least one scholarly source, describe how variations in dissolved oxygen content in a body of water can affect fish populations. Answer = “Oxygen depletions are the most common cause of fish kills in ponds. (Aquaplant, 2014).” Based on my observation of the chart and what I read, the higher the dissolved oxygen levels the number of fish drops. Dissolved oxygen levels can also cause fish to suffocate and be more susceptible to diseases. Construct a hypothesis – Based on your observation in Question 1 and your background research in Question 2, develop a hypothesis statement that addresses the relationship between dissolved oxygen in the water sample and the number of fish observed in the body of water. Answer = If the dissolved oxygen level is high in a body of water, there will be a low number of fish. The higher the dissolved oxygen level the higher the death rate of the current fish. 3. Test with an

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