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How to write a good conclusion in a lab report


FaisalH

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Here is a tick sheet that was given to us by our teacher, and that has worked well enough for me. Just go down the list and make sure you've done all of it  ^_^

 

CE: Aspect 1- Concluding

 

Trends and patterns in the data are identified.

 

States a conclusion which is based upon a reasonable interpretation of the data.

 

States whether the data supports the hypothesis, if there is a hypothesis.

 

Uncertainties are considered in justification of the conclusion.

 

If appropriate compares result to a known value.

 

References any sources used.

 

 

CE: Aspect 2 - Evaluating

 

Comments on the limitations of the method.

 

Comments on the limitations of the equipment.

 

Comments on the range of values and repetitions.

 

Comments on the trend of the graph and the errors

 

Comments on the y-intercept and any possible systematic error.

 

Comments on the management of time within the investigation.

 

CE: Aspect 3 - Improvements

 

Suggests improvements based on the limitations identified.

 

The improvements are realistic and clearly specified.

 

Suggests modifications to the apparatus that will give better results.

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