Description: A measurement study explores proportions and where Fibonacci patterns appear.
Objective
Collect simple body measurements and analyze ratios near φ (~1.618).
Materials
- Measuring tapes, rulers
- Data sheets or spreadsheet
- Calculator
Procedure
1. Measure paired lengths (e.g., forearm:hand, shoulder:height).
2. Compute ratios; compare to φ.
3. Plot a histogram of deviations.
4. Discuss biological variation and sampling limits.
Conclusion
Some proportions approximate φ, but human variability is significant.
