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    MYP Lab Report

    Science MYP
    Parts of a lab report
    1. Problem or question to be testec
    2. Hypothesis and explanation
    3. Variables and data collection
    4. Method
    5. Results
    6. Interpretation and explanation of results
    7. Hypothesis evaluation
    8. Method evaluation
    9. Suggested improvements and/or extensions
    Objectives B & C
    Introduction
    BACKGROUND INFORMATION
    Brief paragraph about the investigation and the investigation topic.
    Research must be referenced.
    Defining the Problem or Question: What question(s) are you trying to answer? Write one to two sentences explaining why
    we are doing this lab- what we were trying to find out, what question we were trying to answer, or what problem we were
    trying to solve? Communicate what you want to learn about the effect of the independent variable on the dependent
    variable. The question should be testable.

    Example:
    Variables
    Variables are the part of your experiment that you will change and measure. In a scientific
    inquiry you will change only one type of thing, and only measure one type of thing. The
    independent variable is the one you purposely change and the dependent variable is what
    changes and is measured.

    Dependent variables (DV) are what is measured or observed by the scientist. ("what you are
    going to measure"). These measurements will often be repeated because repeated measurements
    makes your data more reliable.

    The independent variable (IV) is a variable that scientists decide to change to see what effect it
    has on the dependent variable. (What are you going to change”). Only one is chosen because it
    would be difficult to figure out which variable is causing any change you observe.

    Controlled variables are quantities or factors that scientists want to remain the same throughout
    the experiment. They are controlled to remain constant, so as to not affect the dependent variable.
    Controlling these allows scientists to see how the independent variable affects the dependent
    variable. ("what you are going to keep the same")
    If the (independent variable) is (describe how you changed it), then the
    (dependent variable) will (describe the effect) because (state the reason).
    Explanation/Justification(referenced if appropriate)

    If the temperature is increased, the enzyme activity increases because


    ………………………………… However, enzymes are denatured at
    Hypothesis
    Write a possible solution for the problem, this is your prediction. This is written as
    a complete sentence. Make sure the statement is testable. A typical hypothesis is
    an “If ….then” statement. The statement should reference the independent and
    dependent variables: such as “The plant group receiving fertilizer (independent
    variable) will produce more fruit (dependent variable) than the plants that did not
    receive fertilizer (independent variable)

    Hypothesis: IF ____________________ the __________________ THEN the


    ______________________will ___________________________ Because
    _________________________________________________________________
    Steps

    Look up safety precautions

    How is the IV manipulated?

    How do you keep the control variables constant?

    How is the DV measured?


    Processing data
    If you need to carry out calculations with your data then it is good to show at least 1 example of how
    you did it. You can do this underneath the table of data.
    Calculate averages, percentages etc…..
    Use formulas ……..
    Show sample calculations
    Graphs
    Provide short statements on key points, anomalies, trends, etc. in the tables and graphs.
    How are the variables related or not related? Is there a relationship? Is the dependent variable increasing or
    decreasing?
    There are two types of errors in a method: reliability and validity

    Reliability - how dependable or trustworthy, or consistent a test is in measuring


    the same thing each time

    Validity- does your method actually measure what you are trying to measure?
    Evaluating the method

    Reliability

    Consistency Measuring
    Tools
    Evaluating the method

    Validity

    Proper
    Proper Tools
    Variables
    You may need to do a bit of research to find suggestions.

    Examples:

    When you conduct repeated trials you test each level of the independent variable several times. A major way to
    improve an experiment would be to add more trials. Repeated trials are used to reduce the effects of chance
    errors and to increase confidence in the findings. Because the data are quantitative, calculate the mean.

    Using more accurate measuring equipment


    Bibliography
    In proper MLA format

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