Directions Now that the lab is complete, it is time to write your lab report. The purpose of this guide is to help you write a
clear and concise report that summarizes the lab you have just completed.
The lab report is composed of four sections:
Section 1: Experimental Overview
0 Provide background information.
Include the hypothesis(es).
Summarize the procedures.
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Section II: Data and Observations
O Summarize the data you collected in the lab guide.
O Include information from data tables.
O Include any written observations that are relevant.
Section Ill: Analysis and Discussion
Discuss any important calculations or formulas used.
Identify key results, what the results indicate, and any trends in the data.
o Include graphs (if constructed) that display trends in the data.
Provide possible reasons for any problems with the experiment, or unexpected data.
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