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Writing a Lab Report
A blueprint for
Experimental design success.
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HEADER Line one- Give the experiment number,
experiment title, date Line two your name, lab partners, team number
and block number
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INTRODUCTION
Paragraph that sets the stage for you experiment. It gives the reader enough information to understand your objectives. Start with current knowledge about the subject and narrow down to your specific experimental problem
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Problem/Purpose
Question to be solved. Must be about something measurable.
– Why?– How?– What?
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HYPOTHESIS
Prediction of answer in the future verb tense
Use If, then statements
If ____ [I do this], then _____ [this will happen]
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MATERIALS
Detailed list the equipment Detailed list the equipment needed to perform the needed to perform the experimentexperiment
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PROCEDURE
Detailed steps or directions on Detailed steps or directions on how to DO the experimenthow to DO the experiment
Includes repeated trialsIncludes repeated trials Watch for cautions and safety Watch for cautions and safety
symbolssymbols Directions found on
lab sheet
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VARIABLES
Identify the 3 types
of variables
A variable is any factor in an experiment that can be changed
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What is a variable?
Example: Suppose you want to determine how high a ball can bounce
Variables that would effect the ball bouncing would include: type of ball, size of ball, surface, height from which it is bounced, force
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Variables are classified3 types of variables Independent variable (manipulated)
factor being tested Dependent variable (responding)
factors that measures the result of the change
Controlled variable (constant)
all other factors that are kept the same
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OBSERVATIONS
Observations can be made directly with the senses or with the use of measurement tools and technology
Types of observations:
1. Qualitative Observations-describe
2. Quantitative Observations-measure
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QUALITATIVE Observations Deals with descriptions. Data can be observed but not measured. Colors, textures, smells, tastes, appearance,
beauty, etc. Qualitative → Quality
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Qualitative Example
smells old and musty texture shows brush strokes of oil paint peaceful scene of the country masterful brush strokes
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QUANTITATIVE Observations
Deals with numbers. Data which can be measured. Length, height, area, volume, weight,
speed, time, temperature, humidity, sound levels, cost, members, ages, etc.
Quantitative → Quantity
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Quantitative Example
picture is 10" by 14" with frame 14" by 18" weighs 8.5 pounds surface area of painting is 140 sq. in. cost $300
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???? WHICH TYPE OF OBSERVATION???? qualitative (general) or quantitative (specific).
It is cold outside._____________________________
Jack is 165 centimeters tall.____________________
The temperature is -10 degrees Celsius.__________
The sky is covered with cumulus clouds.__________
The ball is heavy.___________________________
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DATA information collected during experimentation (includes data tables, graphs, and calculations)
DATA TABLES Used to list and collect information Organizes data collected from multiple
trails
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DATA TABLE BASICS Independent variable LEFT, dependent variable RIGHT
Titles for table and each column
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GRAPHS
used to show trends of the data
increasing decreasing
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GRAPHING BASICS
The independent variable is always on the X-axis (horizontal) the dependent variable is always on the Y-axis (vertical) TITLE EVERYTHING!!!! Each graph must include a graph title, Y-axis title and units X-axis and units
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GRAPHING BASICS
Dependent variableName and unit
Independent variableName and unit
Graph title
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Data table example
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TYPES OF GRAPHS
The type of data collected will determine which graph is to be used.
Types of graphs include bar graph, circle graph and line graph
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Bar Graphs
Bar graphs are used to show a comparison of multiple types variable is The independent variable is described and the dependent variable is counted
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CIRCLE GRAPHS
Also called pie graphs
Pie graphs are used to compare the parts of a whole.
Shown as a percentage
Total must equal 100 %
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Line Graphs
Line graphs are used to show the relationship between variables
each variable has numbered units
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Show all work!!!
1.Include the formula
2. Plug in the data
3. Solve the problem with correct units
CALCULATIONS
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Calculation Model
Formula used s = d/t Plug in values s= 20m/5s Solve s = 4 m/s
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CONCLUSION
Compose a paragraph that describes --- what you learned from the data you collected It states trends or patterns you see in the data and anything else you learned from the data Reduce the numbers/measurements to averages in sentence form Determine if the hypothesis is accepted or rejected. If hypothesis is rejected, give possible reasons for the
difference between your hypothesis and the experimental results
Discuss any problems that may have influenced your outcome and suggestions for improvement.
End with a closing statement about your findings.