Writing an Experimental Laboratory Report

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Introduction clarifies why the particular ______ presented is being studied

problem

Apparatus, materials, measures, and ______

instruments

Laboratory Report Abstract - short comprehensive summary of the research ______

report

The title of the table must be brief, clear, and ______

distinctive

Analyze the results in relation to your ______.

hypothesis

A laboratory report abstract should be a detailed description of the experiment's results and findings.

False

Every laboratory report should have a title that answers the question: 'By what name should this experiment best be known.'

True

The results section of a laboratory report should present all data obtained from the experiment in tables, graphs, or pictures labeled as 'figures' with designated numbers and explanatory titles.

True

The discussion section of a laboratory report should analyze the results in relation to the hypothesis and describe factors influencing the results.

True

The title of a table in a laboratory report must be brief, clear, and distinctive.

True

Study Notes

Laboratory Report Structure

  • A laboratory report introduction should clarify the purpose of the study
  • The apparatus, materials, measures, and procedures used in the experiment should be detailed
  • A laboratory report abstract should provide a comprehensive summary of the research and its findings

Presenting Results

  • The results section should present all data obtained from the experiment
  • Data should be presented in tables, graphs, or pictures labeled as 'figures' with designated numbers
  • Each figure should have an explanatory title

Table Titles

  • Table titles should be brief, clear, and distinctive

Discussion Section

  • The discussion section should analyze the results in relation to the hypothesis
  • Factors influencing the results should be described in the discussion section

Learn about the key components of a scientific laboratory report, including the importance of a clear and distinct title that accurately conveys the nature and purpose of the experiment. Understand the significance of providing detailed information for the reproducibility of the experiment.

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