How many NFL players have been punished for using some type of illegal substance.
Create a potential research idea using the scientific method. Think of an issue or problem and create a way to research it. Will you do interviews or surveys? Will you do it in-person or online? How will you get your participants?
Answer those questions & explain how you will do each step of the scientific method.
Here is the scientific Method:
- Ask Questions (What is your research topic)
- Do Background Research (What will you need to research first)
- Construct a hypothesis (What are you THINK your research will show)
- Test Hypothesis: Do the Research/Testing/Interviews/Surveys (What will the actual research be)
- Analyze Data (How will you analyze data)
Sample Answer
1. Ask Questions (Research Topic):
How frequently are NFL players punished for using illegal substances, and has this rate changed over time? Are there specific substances or positions associated with higher punishment rates?
2. Do Background Research:
- Review existing data on NFL player suspensions and punishments, including the league’s substance abuse policy and historical data on player violations.
- Analyze news articles, academic studies, and reports on trends in illegal substance use among athletes.
- Research the types of illegal substances commonly used by athletes and their potential performance-enhancing effects.