Remember to complete a bar graph for all 7 group- 3 bars per group!
LAB WRITE-UP Template
Use this template to assist you in typing your lab reports. Go back and delete this info so that your document looks like a lab report.
Format = 12 pt font in either Times new roman or Arial.
Name
Date
Period #
Title
Purpose: clearly states the reason for the experiment (identify the problem)
Hypothesis: states your prediction of the experiment using an “If, then” statement to reflect the dependent and independent variables. Also include your reasoning for the hypothesis.
Materials: a list of all the materials used in the experiment.
Procedure: An organized step by step plan written in numerical order so that another person could follow and duplicate your experiment. Be sure to identify the control and experimental group in your experimental design.
Results: Written results report only what happened in your experiment.
This includes all tables, charts, graphs, and drawings recorded during the lab.
NOTE: Format for graphs – a graph contains a proper title, labels (x-axis = independent variable and y-axis = the dependent variable), numbering that best fits data, and type of graph fits data (line, bar or pie graph).
Conclusion: Use complete sentences and include the following:
- State if your hypothesis is supported or refuted.
- State why the hypothesis is or is not supported.
- Use the data from your experiment to support your reasoning.
- Include background research to support your findings.
c. State what types of experimental error that you may have encountered.
d. State what improvements if any that you would make to this experiment.
e. State what you learned from this experiment.
