Experimental Design

Welcome to Experimental Design! This event will determine the participant’s ability to design, conduct, and report the findings of an experiment entirely on-site.

The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2022 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.

Resources & Links

• The Basics of Experimental Design Powerpoint (Click here for Spanish)
• 2020 Experimental Design Checklist for Division B
• Experimental Design Scoring Explanation
• Using Claim/Evidence/Reasoning in Scientific Communication

Science Olympiad Store Materials 

• Experimental Design CD

Practice Problems & Tests

• 2022 info coming soon!

Event Supervisor Resources 

In addition to the resources on the Event Supervisors page, Experimental Design Event Supervisors should be sure to use the following resources:

• 2020 Experimental Design Checklist for Division B
• 2020 Experimental Design Reporting Packet for Division B
• Event Logistics Manual - Updated for 2022 with new information concerning COVID-19 precautions, running the event in Satellite and mini SO tournament formats, and more tips on the event! 

Career Connections

• CareerOneStop - Research Coordinator Career Video
• CareerOneStop - Technical Writers
• STEM Expo Talk: Jordann Brandner - How I Use the Skills I Learned in Science Olypmiad Every Day
• STEM Expo Talk: Miyo Sun - Success in Research Starts with an Open Mind