Final Lab Exam - Components of a Lab Report

Question 1

The purpose of this study is stated

Answer 1

Abstract

Question 2

Scientific principles are described

Answer 2

Abstract

Question 3

The general conclusion of the study is stated

Answer 3

Abstract

Question 4

Based on scientific literature and is referenced

Answer 4

introduction

Question 5

the goals of the study is described

Answer 5

introduction

Question 6

The hypothesis of the project is provided with a short rationale and indicates the
expected results

Answer 6

introduction

Question 7

The method used to determine the results is mentioned.

Answer 7

introduction

Question 8

Tables are labeled and given titles and reference numbers, such as Table 1

Answer 8

results

Question 9

The important findings are summarized and comments on the purpose of experiment
are included

Answer 9

discussion

Question 10

All results are discussed. If difficulties were encountered they are described and
possible improvements are offered

Answer 10

discussion

Question 11

The patterns and relationships found in the results are described

Answer 11

discussion

Question 12

The results are compared to the hypothesis

Answer 12

discussion

Question 13

this section indicates whether the objectives of the study have been met

Answer 13

conclusion

Question 14

The correlation between the results of the study and the hypothesis is stated.

Answer 14

conclusion