THE LAB REPORT

TITLE PAGE
Title:
The title of the experiment - not the research question
Date:
Institution: Liceo Campoverde, Quito
Supervisor(s) or Collaborator(s):
Abstract:
Summarise the purpose of the experiment, the hypothesis, key methods, and main results briefly.

Part 1: INTRODUCTION
1. Observations, Preliminary Research and Context:
State the initial observations that led to the formation of the research question. Include information
gathered from previous research to support the need for the experiment. Provide background
information about the topic and context. Identify the two variables, and state the purpose of the
experiment. Include relevant scientific concepts and prior research that led to the experiment.

2. Research Question:
Clearly state the research question being addressed in the experiment.

3. Hypothesis:
Present the hypothesis, making sure it is testable and based on scientific reasoning. If appropriate,
provide a null hypothesis to be tested, as well as the alternate hypothesis. If {this happens} then
{this will happen}. One way to structure your hypothesis is to describe what will happen to the
dependent variable if you change the independent variable.

Part 2: EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION

4. Experimental Design:
4.1 Independent Variable:
Identify and define the independent variable(s) - the factors that are intentionally changed in the
experiment.
4.2 Dependent Variable:
Identify and define the dependent variable(s) - the factors that are measured or observed in
response to the changes in the independent variable(s).
4.3 Controlled Variables:
List and explain the controlled variables - the factors that are kept constant throughout the
experiment to ensure a fair test. This might also include a ‘control’ experiment for purposes of
comparison.
4.4 Materials
List all the equipment, chemicals, and biological specimens used in the experiment.
4.5 Procedure
Describe the step-by-step procedure followed in the experiment, including the control group (if
applicable) and the treatment groups. Explain how data will be collected and the number of repeat
samples. Be specific and clear, so someone else could replicate the experiment based on your
description. Numbered steps.

Part 3: RESULTS
5. Data Collection:
Present the raw (untreated) data collected during the experiment in clear and organised tables.

6. Data Treatment:
Explain how the data was processed and any statistical methods used for analysis. Describe the
graphs or charts used to represent the data.

Part 4: DISCUSSION
7. Results Analysis and Discussion:
Present the findings obtained from the experiment and analyse and interpret the results. Discuss
their implications and how they relate to the initial hypothesis. Compare your findings with prior
research and address any discrepancies. Offer explanations for the observed outcomes.

8. Conclusion(s):
Summarise the key findings and state whether the results support or reject the hypothesis. Justify
your statement by referring to results analysis and discussion. Discuss the broader implications
and applications of the findings.

9. Evaluation and Recommendations:

Analyse the experimental process, identify and quantify (3) errors or limitations, and suggest
improvements for future experiments. Recommend future investigations which might advance your
findings.

REFERENCES
10. References:
Cite all the sources used in the Preliminary Research and any other relevant scientific references.

(APPENDICES)
Include any supplementary materials, raw data, or additional information that supports the report
but might be too detailed for the main sections.