LAB REPORT FORMAT

Lab Report Template

Title:

•  a brief, concise, yet descriptive title (The Effect of the IV on the DV)

Statement of the Problem:

•  What question(s) are you trying to answer? 
• Include any preliminary observations or background information about the subject

Hypothesis: (If IV then DV)

• Write a possible solution for the problem.
• Make sure this possible solution is a complete sentence.
• Make sure the statement is testable, an if-then statement is recommended to illustrate what criteria will support your hypothesis (and what data would no support the hypothesis).

Materials:

• Make a list of ALL items used in the lab. Alternatively, materials can be included as part of the procedure.

Procedure:

•  Write a paragraph (complete sentences) which explains what you did in the lab as a short summary.
•  Add details (step-by-step) of your procedure in such a way that anyone else could repeat the experiment.

Results (Data):

•  This section should include any data tables, observations, or additional notes you make during the lab. 
•  You may attach a separate sheet(s) if necessary.
•  All tables, graphs and charts should be labeled appropriately.

Conclusions:

•  Accept or reject your hypothesis.
•  EXPLAIN why you accepted or rejected your hypothesis using data from the lab.
•  Include a summary of the data - averages, highest, lowest..etc to help the reader understand your results. Try not to copy your data here, you should summarize and reference KEY information.
•  List one thing you learned and describe how it applies to a real-life situation. 
•  Discuss possible errors that could have occurred in the collection of the data (experimental errors)