Lab Report GuideDirectionsNow that the lab is complete, itis time to write yourlab report. The purpose of this guide is to help you write a clear and concisereport that summarizes the lab you have just completed. The lab report is composed of foursections: Section I: Experimental Overview
Provide background information.
Include the hypothesis(es).
Summarize the procedures.
Section II:Data and Observationso
Summarize the data you collected in the lab guide.
Include information from data tables. oInclude any written observations that are relevant.
Section III: Analysis and Discussion
Discuss any important calculations or formulas used.
Identify key results, what the results indicate, and any trends in the data.
Include graphs (if constructed) that display trends in the data.
Provide possible reasons for any problems with the experiment, or unexpected data.
Section IV: Conclusions
Identify if the hypothesis(es)was(were)supported or refuted.
Provide logical reasoning based on data.
Explain how the experiment could be improved. To help you write your lab report, you will first answer the questions listed below by reflecting on the experiment you have just completed.
Section I: Experimental Overview1.What is the purpose of the lab, the importance of the topic, and the question you are trying to answer?