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The document provides guidance for writing a lab report on an experiment testing whether mice prefer cheese or nuts. It outlines 9 sections to include: 1) stating the research question, 2) reviewing relevant background information, 3) proposing a hypothesis with predictions, 4) describing the test method, 5) listing required resources, 6) detailing experimental procedures, 7) presenting data in tables and graphs, 8) analyzing results and interpreting whether the hypothesis was confirmed, and 9) concluding by discussing implications and future work.

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Lab Guide

The document provides guidance for writing a lab report on an experiment testing whether mice prefer cheese or nuts. It outlines 9 sections to include: 1) stating the research question, 2) reviewing relevant background information, 3) proposing a hypothesis with predictions, 4) describing the test method, 5) listing required resources, 6) detailing experimental procedures, 7) presenting data in tables and graphs, 8) analyzing results and interpreting whether the hypothesis was confirmed, and 9) concluding by discussing implications and future work.

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Area clean (10pts)_____

Lab Write Up guide


10. Publish results with a fitting Title:___________________________________
1. Research Reason - To find an answer to a problem or question noticed during earlier
observations. Do mice like cheese or nuts better?
2. Review

3. Hypothesis

- A summary of topics that are relevant or helpful to understand where


the question is coming from, such as: previous experiments with cheese,
cartoons depicting mice liking cheese, Nova video mice eating seeds, etc.
- This is where you purpose or form an explanation to the question. This
model explanation is what gets tested. Ex., Mice are scavengers and
prefer the first food source encountered.
- Included here is your prediction or inference of the outcome in an
ifthenbecause statement, that also notes your variables. This should
address the elephant in the room if known. Here is a template, if we test
(manipulated variable listed), then we will find (measured responding
variable), because (List your reasons why you think what you do). Ex.: If
we change the distance to the food, then we will find that mice
locate the food closest to them because running further expends more
energy and puts them at risk with predators.

4. Test Method

- Summarize the experiment using the variables. Ex. We will put a mouse
in a maze with the cheese distant in one trial and close in another. For
confirmation we will repeat with a second mouse.

5. Resources

- A bulleted list of all materials necessary to conduct the lab. Be sure to


Include quantity, size, and brand name/concentration so its repeatable

6. Procedures

- This is your test method in detail; its a numbered, set of sequential


steps to complete the experiment. Carefully note amounts and actions
taken eg. dumped or sprinkled. Includes labeled diagrams of the setup.

7. Data collection

- Raw data are shown in a table(s) and a graph(s) that make it easier-toread. Titles, color, labels, units and captions should be present for both.
4 paragraph minimum
- 1) Review whether the question was answered or the hypothesis
confirmed?
2) What was your interpretation of the results?
What went well or wrong or could have gone wrong?
- 3) Evaluate why the above was that way?
Discuss suggestions for future experimenters
or new questions or applications the experiment inspired.
- 4) How are the data connected to real life? Why should we care?

8. Analysis

9. Conclusion

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