Nicolas Gomez

April 5, 2022
Biology HL Y1
Marivi Gondola

Title:
The effect of BMI on the resting heart rate of a 16-17-year-old.

Methodology

Research Question:
How does a 16-17-year-old student's BMI affect their resting heart rate?

Controlled Variables and how is it controlled:

The controlled variable in this experiment is the student's age, are gathering all participants from
the same grade so that the age range remains the same. 16-17. We use the same method to
calculate BMI. We will use the equation of Height^2/Weight for measuring the BMI of each
participant. We will also use the same smartwatch to measure the resting heart rate of each
student. Another controlled variable will be the amount of time the participants must rest before
measuring their heart rate. We will control this by making the participants rest 5 minutes before.

Dependent Variable:
The dependent variable will be the resting heart rate of each participant. (BPM)

Independent Variable:
The independent variable will be the BMI measured for each participant. We will use the
equation of Height^2/Weight for measuring the BMI of each participant.

Materials:
● Smart Watch with heart rate monitor
 ● Stopwatch
● Measuring Tape
● Consent Form
● Willing Participants

Procedure:
1. Sit down for 5 minutes
2. Ask for weight kg and height cm
3. Measure BMI with (Height^2/Weight)
4. Place the Smartwatch on the participant
5. Get results from the watch
6. Take notes on all information gathered
7. Clean all materials used
8. Repeat steps for the next participants

Safety Regulations and Ethical Consideration:

● All participants must have signed the consent form

● All Materials should be cleaned in between each participant
● Participants are always allowed to stop the experiment if they feel uncomfortable or they
do not like to share personal information
● All participant's names will be left out of the experiment
● Participants must rest for 5 minutes before the experiment

Consent Form:

Dear Participant,

My name is Nicolas Gomez and I am a student of IB Biology HL Y1. Thank you for taking the
time in considering being one of many participants in this experiment. My experiment consists of
measuring your resting heart rate and your BMI to then compare them to all of the different
results and figure out how BMI affects your heart rate.

The experiment will take place in the Biology room during lunch. You can be sure that your
identity will be kept secret. This experiment will need personal information that some may not be
comfortable sharing so you may withdraw at any time. You will not be able to eat before this
experiment. You will meet with me and be able to ask questions or concerns you have about this
experiment.

If you agree to participate, please complete the form below:

I …………………………………… (name) have read the explanation of this study and agree to
participate ……………………………….(sign here).

For participants under 16 years old, please also have your parent’s consent.

I …………………………………… (name) have read the explanation of this study and I give
consent for my child………………………………………….(name) to participate
……………………………….(sign here).