<p>Lab Report Guidelines:</p><p>1. Include each of the following sections (the bullet points below) in order in your lab report, unless otherwise noted. Each lab may have its own unique variations on this procedure. I will discuss these variations with each lab. Clearly label the headings for each section.</p><p>2. Labs are to be neat and presentable. This includes typing the report. Also, if data tables, calculations, or graphs are sloppy, they are to be copied onto a neat piece of paper. I encourage you to use a spreadsheet for data tables, calculations, and graphs as much as possible.</p><p>3. Each member of a lab group will hand in an individual lab report. The data tables, calculations, and graphs may be done as a group, but all other components must be individual work. Understand that even though parts may be done as a group, each member is responsible for understanding those parts.</p><p>Full Lab Report Sections:</p><p> Name of Lab  Names of Group Members – Yours at the top of the list.  Period #  Date  Purpose – This section is for explaining what the lab is intended to test, answer, or accomplish.  Hypothesis – This section is for predicting what will occur.  Procedure – This section is for explaining how you conducted your experiment so it can be verified.  Results – This section is for presenting the data you collected. Organize it neatly and logically into a data table with appropriate units.</p><p> Analysis – This section is for interpreting the data to see what it means. Include the following: a. Example Calculations – One example for each type of calculation b. Graphs or Diagrams – With labels and units on each axis c. Answers to questions – As provided by teacher  2-3 Sources of Error – This section is for reporting what caused error in collecting data, that is, uncontrollable error, not mistakes or faulty calculations.</p><p> Conclusion – This section is for explaining what the results of your experiment mean. What can you conclude from your testing? Inquiry Lab Report Sections:</p><p> Name of Lab  Names of Group Members  Purpose – What problem is the lab intended to solve?  Hypothesis – What do you think will be the outcome of your testing?  Procedure – How did you go about testing your hypothesis?  Results – What data did you collect?</p><p> Analysis – What calculations, graphs, or analysis did you make with your data?  2-3 Sources of Error – What could have affected the accuracy of your measurements?  Conclusion – What do you conclude from your testing?</p>