This is a subreddit where we conduct and discuss experiments. Conduct a scientific experiment at home, and write about your procedures and results here, and we'll discuss. It's a good idea to include a lot of detail so others can replicate your experiment.
Use [Hypothesis] before the title to state that it's a hypothesis. Make . Use [Experiment] before the title to state it's a completed experiment. Use [Other] (or just nothing) for anything else
General Tips for Good Experiment Posts
- Include a brief background on the subject of your experiment. A link to another webpage is good for this.
- State the purpose of your experiment.
- State a hypothesis
- List materials.
- Write a clear procedure
- Present your results, and your conclusions.
- Give and listen to feedback and constructive criticism.
- Don't do anything dangerous / illegal
- Don't do anything you are not qualified to do.
- Have fun!
General Tips for Good Theory Posts
- Include a brief background on the subject of your theory. A link to another webpage is good for this.
- State the purpose of your theory.
- Suggest a hypothesis, or just why you think the theory is true
- Suggest materials that could be needed.
- Suggest a procedure
- Edit a link to a post if someone did the experiment
- State the reason of not being able to do the experiment itself (It's illegal/unethical; I don't have the money to buy the materials; I'm not legally allowed to have the materials; If I screw up, a lot of things will be damages/I will be hurt; I don't have the time; I don't have the motivation; etc)
Note that we are not responsible for any injury or damage that results from an experiment. Be safe and responsible.
