Problem Statement
Problem Statement:
To compare the effects different types of debris have on the voltage output of photovoltaic solar panels.
Hypothesis:
If salt is added to a solar panel it will have the least amount of change in the voltage output of the solar panel when
compared to dirt and sand. If sand is added to a solar panel it will have the greatest amount of change in the voltage output of the
solar panel when compared to dirt and salt.
Data Measured:
The independent variables in the experiment are the types of debris that are being compared in milliliters: topsoil, sand, and
salt. The dependent variable is the voltage of the solar panels in volts. There will be a total of 90 trials conducted, 30 for each type
of debris. A two-sample t test will be used to compare the mean effects that the type of debris has on the voltage of a solar panel.
To compare the effects different types of debris have on the voltage output of photovoltaic solar panels.
Hypothesis:
If salt is added to a solar panel it will have the least amount of change in the voltage output of the solar panel when
compared to dirt and sand. If sand is added to a solar panel it will have the greatest amount of change in the voltage output of the
solar panel when compared to dirt and salt.
Data Measured:
The independent variables in the experiment are the types of debris that are being compared in milliliters: topsoil, sand, and
salt. The dependent variable is the voltage of the solar panels in volts. There will be a total of 90 trials conducted, 30 for each type
of debris. A two-sample t test will be used to compare the mean effects that the type of debris has on the voltage of a solar panel.