The student has identified a focused and detailed topic of investigation, namely the relationship between temperature and spring constant of a spring. However, the student needs to clearly describe a relevant and fully focused research question mentioning all independent and dependent variables investigated throughout the work. The methodology of the investigation is clear and easy to follow, includes steps to assure the relevance and reliability of the collected data, and correctly lists the variables that have to be controlled or maintained constant for the results to be valid. The student also shows full awareness of safety hazards that can arise during the procedure, but needs to address ethical and environmental issues.
