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Aim: How can we accurately report the results of an experiment?

Aim: How can we accurately report the results of an experiment?. Do Now: Choose One 1) List the three major kinematic equations 2) Define displacement, velocity and acceleration using complete sentences. Lab Report. In college, labs must be presented in a well formatted report.

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Aim: How can we accurately report the results of an experiment?

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  1. Aim: How can we accurately report the results of an experiment? Do Now: Choose One 1) List the three major kinematic equations 2) Define displacement, velocity and acceleration using complete sentences

  2. Lab Report • In college, labs must be presented in a well formatted report. • This is a college level course, so I will expect a college level lab report. • A lab report consists of several separate sections.

  3. Heading and Objective Heading - All lab reports should include a lab title. Objective – The objective of lab should be stated in your own words. Do not copy from the lab worksheet.

  4. Method/Setup The Method/Setup section of your lab should be clear and detailed. Someone should be able to repeat the experiment by reading only your report. Be sure to include: • A brief description of what was done to accomplish the objective. • All equipment used • A sketch of the experimental set-up

  5. Data Include: • Raw data sheets • Ruler drawn or computer generated charts • Include all units

  6. Graphs • Include all graphs when appropriate. • Ruler drawn or computer generated. • Correctly labeled axes, completed title, best fit line

  7. Calculations/Results How did you get from the data to the results? Calculations: • Include all equations used • A sample of each type of calculation with units • Usually easier to write by hand Results: • Include results on a ruler drawn or computer generated chart.

  8. Conclusion/Discussion of Results The most important part of the report. A discussion and analysis of your data. • Discuss the results and cite evidence to show you accomplished your objective. • Did your results match the theoretical value? • What sources of error or uncertainty affected your results? • How did these sources affect the results? • How can you reduce or account for these sources in the future?

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