LAB REPORTS

​What is a lab report?

Lab reports are written to describe and analyze a laboratory experiment that explores a scientific concept.

They are typically assigned to enable you to:

• Conduct scientific research.

• Formulate a hypothesis/hypotheses about a particular stimulus, event, and/or behavior.

• Review relevant literature to justify your hypothesis.

• Allow someone to replicate your study by providing precise details.

• Apply statistics to test your hypothesis.

• Explore theoretical explanations.

• Evaluate research objectively and methodically.

• Communicate concisely and precisely.