Earth Science Flashcards
What do you put on the top of a Lab Report
My full name My teachers name Course Name Todays Date Title (centered)
What is “Purpose” in a Lab Report
What am I trying to show with this project? what is my intent? what is the intenet fo this experiment? What whill happen to ‘blank’ if I ‘blank’?
What is “Research” in a Lab Report
This needs to be written BEFORE completing the experiment. 1-2 paragraphs. Look up at least two sources here on the topic. Example: If the experiment is to build a barometer, the research should contain information about barometer and how they work; NOT how to build one. Do not give include the URL, here but in the Works Cited page. No first person
What is “Hypothesis” in a Lab Report?
Write the hypothesis before beginning the experiment. A common sentence form for a hypothesis is to use an ‘if then’ statement. (1-2 sentences.) This statement should answer the question in the Purpose section. If ______ is changed then _______ will happen.”
What is “Materials” In a Lab Report
Please format this to be a
Bulleted
List
What is “Procedures” in Lab Report
In 1st person past tense (here it is okay), write a numbered list of what you steps you actually performed while conducting the experiment. Be sure to include any modifications. You should include enough detail so that someone could reproduce the exact steps of the experiment based on what you have written. Please format this to be a numbered list.
What is “Data” in Lab Report
VERY IMPORTANT! Data is often missing and the cause for a great many point deductions. Data and observations are vital in science, and it is also vital that data be referred to in your answers. Teachers will look for your data to be presented in an organized manner (usually a table format), and this data should be referred to in your conclusion.
What is “Observations” in Lab Report
This may be written out in a descriptive paragraph following the data table. Observational photographs maybe placed in this section.
what is “Analysis” in Lab Report
A bar graph is used when comparisons are being made between several variables that are not continuous. A line graph is excellent to show trends and comparing the relationship between two variables. Finally, a pie or circle graph is useful when dealing with percentages. Analyze the charts and explain relationships between the variables. Put any statistical charts, graphs, or pictures here. Include any comparisons or understanding of the data you collected. Put any tables, charts, graphs here. Photographs may also be placed here. Explain the relationships you found in your graphs.
What is “Conclusion” in Lab Reports
Begin by stating whether the hypothesis was true or false. Make references to your data and use the results of your analysis to support your answer. Why or what happened to result in the outcome you observed? Did you learn anything new? If not, what previously discussed concepts did this lab reinforce? How would you change the experiment or what could be done differently that would improve the experiment?
First, it answers the Purpose and/or Hypothesis based upon the experiment and the data collected in the experiment. Second, it should make references to that data in concluding the experiment. Each paragraph should be 5-7 well written sentences.
An example of a Lab Report Conclusion?
Example: “My hypothesis was/was not correct. I thought that __________ would occur and it did/did not. According to what I observed ………I noticed that ………..This did/did not work well. ……………… could have been done differently. If I changed the experiment to _________________ maybe ___________ would happen. Overall, or in conclusion ……….
what is “Application” In a Lab Report
In what manner can these conclusions be used in the real world? This section discusses any possible applications your new knowledge may have in practical ways. For example, what occupations might be able to use this in their work? How could you apply this information in your own life? What sports might be able to apply this information? Write 3-7 complete, well written sentences.
works cited like what?
The works cited section MUST be in MLA format.
Independent variable
is the one the scientist changes. It is also it is also known as the manipulated variable.
Dependent variable
the results of the action of the variable that was changed. It is the factor that can change when the independent variable is changed. It is also known as the responding variable.
