Penny Density Lab Report Instructions
Introduction
2 paragraphs (5-6 sentences each)
Include background information
Include the purpose of the lab
Pre-Lab Questions
Numbers 1-6
Do not write the question
Number each response
Must be answered in complete, stand-alone sentences
Hypothesis
Specific
Concise
If, then
Method
Materials in list form
Procedure- DO NOT COPY FROM THE MANUAL
Results
Data Table
# of Pennies
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Set A (Pre-1982)
Mass
Volume
Set B (Post- 1982)
Mass
Volume
Graph (discussed in Data Analysis/Conclusion #1)
Conclusion
2 paragraphs (5-6 sentences each)
Analyze the results
Relate analysis to your hypothesis
Determine if hypothesis was supported or not
Include sources of error
Describe a future experiment
Post-Lab Questions
Numbers 2-6
Do not write the question
Number each response
Must be answered in complete, stand-alone sentences