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Are Persistence and Competition Mutually Inclusive?

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Are Persistence and Competition Mutually Inclusive? | Science Fair Projects | STEM Projects
Are persistence and competition mutually inclusive? To answer this question, we'll divide participants into three groups and have them attempt to make a basket blindfolded. We'll record the number of attempts and compare the results.

Hypothesis

The hypothesis is that persistence and competition are not mutually inclusive.

Method & Materials

You will divide participants into three groups and have them attempt to make a basket blindfolded. You will provide feedback during their attempts and record the number of attempts for each participant.
You will need a basketball hoop, a basketball, a blindfold, and a data sheet.

Results

The results of the experiment showed that persistence and competition are not mutually inclusive. The control group had the highest average number of attempts, indicating that persistence is not necessarily linked to competitiveness.

Why do this project?

This science project is interesting because it challenges the assumption that only competitive people are persistent.

Also Consider

Variations of this experiment could include having participants attempt to make a basket from different distances or having them attempt to make a basket with their non-dominant hand.

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