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Lab Group Information ~Your name and the names of the group members ~Cooperative role listed for each member ~Date the experiment was conducted Introduction ~ State the purpose of the lab ~Indicate what is already known and what is being tested. (Independent variable, dependent variable, control factors, constants) ~Clearly define the hypothesis Materials ~List all chemicals and equipment used ~Specific concentrations and amounts are included on lab materials Procedure ~In your own words, describe the procedures used to conduct the experiment. Use complete sentences. Give enough detail that another student would be able to replicate the experiment by reading the procedures listed. Data and Calculations ~All data collected must be reported. ~Construct data tables and/or charts to present the data collected. ~Graphs must be labeled appropriately: _ • Includes a legend, title and labeled axis. ~All data values must have appropriate units reported. ~Calculations and other work should be included. Analysis ~Answer all questions in complete sentences. ~ Support or reject your hypothesis.
Conclusion ~Use complete sentences. ~ Support or reject your hypothesis. ~State the conclusion of your experiment. Explain why you believe the results turned out the way they did. ~Describe how your actual results compared with the expected results. ~When applicable, include ways to improve data collection or procedure. Sources and Presentation ~List any references used in completing the lab report. ~Create an appendix. Put any formulas used for calculating data under this heading. ~Be sure everything is neat, in order, using complete sentences and all sections are included. ~Check spelling and print on only one side of the paper.