Lab Report

Problem and/or Hypothesis (What problem needs to be solved? What is the purpose of this lab? Predict the outcome(s) of the experiment; hypothesis should be in an “if…then” format.)

Hypothesis (Predict the outcome (s) of the experiment using if / then statement, include independent and dependent variables.)

Materials (What equipment and materials did you need for this lab assignment?  Describe how any equipment was connected.  Also mention any special hardware or connections.  List the name and amount of each item used.)

Procedure (What steps did you take to accomplish this lab assignment?)

Data Recording (Record the data that is required at each step of the lab:  tables, charts, graphs, sketches, qualitative and quantitative data, etc.)

Analysis/Results (Explain your data in words.)

Discussion (Discuss what happened in the lab.  Give details on anything that went wrong.  Answer any questions on the lab assignment sheet.)

Conclusion (What did you learn?  What conclusions can you draw form the results of this lab assignment?  Compare the results of the experiment with your problem/hypothesis.)

Check List