comparing heights in males and females during puberty

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English International College: ES130
Name: Archie Mustafa
Skills: C2, C3.

Aim: To compare the differences in height of males and females in years 7 and 11.

Hypothesis: 
Puberty occurs in females at a younger age than in males, females consequently begin their growth spurts at an earlier age. Males start puberty at a later age, starting their growth spurts later; however males have stronger and longer growth spurts than in females. I therefore predict that females in year 7 will be taller on an average than the males; however I believe that in year 11, males will be moderately taller.  

Method:
To gather my results to carry out my experiment I will need to collect male and female heights in years 7 and 11. The method described below, explain how each students height should be measured:

  • The students must remove their shoes.
  • Student will then need to stand on the height measure.
  • They will then need to ensure that they are standing upright so that their back is straight and they are staring directly ahead.
  • Then the slide arm will need to be lowered so that it is touching the top of the students head.
  • I then noted down the students height in cm.
  • I will then repeat this process for year 11.

Diagram:

Results:

Females:                                                                                 Males:

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