birdman Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) I am doing my first design-lab in biology, and I'm just wondering if somebody can tell me a simple outline of what it should contain. Edited November 15, 2011 by birdman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccentricPianist Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 You must state:-Question: focued and nonambiguous-Hypothesis: address it and give it a logical rational-Variables: make sure to list the dependent, independent, and controlled variables. Be as spedific as you can!If you want, you can add a diagram of the lab setup if it's particularly complicated and you feel that a diagrame would help illustrate what you're trying to say. You can also add a picture of the actual lab setup once you carry out the experiment.Materials and Methods: list materials, noting measurements (e.g. instead of 'beaker' use '400mL beaker'). Write your methods in numbered, list form. Try to have five trials of your experiment if possible - the IB likes that.Show:-Your raw data-Your processed data along with any graphs-A sample calculation if you used any mathematics (e.g. averaging or finding standard deviation).-A conclusion: this should discuss the results of your experiment. Start by addressing whether your data seems tosupport or refute your hypothesis. This should be discussed and not just stated.Specifically refer to your graphs to give support to this discussion. Avoid the use of the word "prove" because your data won't prove anything.State the limitation of your investigation (how well your experimental design worked).And then note some improvements to the lab that could be done in order to make it work better.Happy Labbing!!-EccentricPIanist : dedicated Bio Nerd 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Andy Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Why are people asking this kind of question when a person already post up something this awesome.http://www.ibsurvival.com/topic/13178-how-to-write-a-good-biology-lab-report/ Go check it out, it will steer you into the right direction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuta ♥ Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Exactly. birdman, I have basically included everything in that guide and you can follow it and get good marks. If there is something unclear, or specific to your lab then you can ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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