Lab Write-Up Using the Scientific Method
Question/Problem:
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Research/Observations
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Hypothesis (Your answer to the question):
If ________________________________________________ (planned change in independent variable),
then _____________________________________________ (predicted change in dependent variable).
Constants (factors not changed in the experiment):
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Control (Does this experiment have a control? If so, tell what it is, if not, write N/A)
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Materials for Experiment
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Procedure for Experiment (explain what you are going to do):
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Data & Sensory Observations: (Attach tables, graphs, illustrations. Write comments on how to
read the data and your sensory observations. Include comments on the accuracy of the data.)
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Conclusions (explain why you think the data supports your hypothesis or why it does not): My
hypothesis was _______________________.
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