7.1.4 Reporting Findings

• A lab report focuses on experimental setup, results, and analysis
• Order the key elements of a well-structured scientific report.

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Materials and Methods

  3️⃣ Results

  4️⃣ Discussion

  5️⃣ Conclusion
• What type of data is presented in the "Results" section of a report?

  Measurements and observations
• The introduction is the first section of a scientific report and sets the context for the reader.


  True
• The "Materials and Methods" section describes the equipment and procedures used in the investigation.


  True
• What is the purpose of the conclusion in a scientific report?

  Summarize key findings
• What information should the 'Materials and Methods' section of a scientific report include?

  Experimental setup
• The structure of a survey report includes an introduction, methods, findings, and conclusion.


  True
• Match the section of a scientific report with its purpose:

  Introduction ↔️ Provide background and state the purpose

  Materials and Methods ↔️ Describe the experimental setup

  Results ↔️ Present the data collected

  Discussion ↔️ Analyze the results and address limitations
• Focusing on the most important information is a strategy for clear and concise writing.


  True
• A well-structured report helps readers understand the process and outcomes of a practical investigation.


  True
• What is the key focus of a survey report?

  Data collection
• What is the purpose of the 'Conclusion' in a scientific report?

  Summarize key outcomes
• What is the purpose of the Materials and Methods section in a practical investigation report?

  Explains experimental setup
• What does the conclusion of a practical investigation summarize?

  Key outcomes and implications
• The structure of a lab report typically includes Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion
• To improve clear writing, it's important to organize thoughts logically
• Analyzing data involves identifying patterns, trends, and relationships
• What does interpreting data involve in a practical investigation?

  Explaining the significance of findings
• Writing a conclusion involves summarizing key findings and their implications.


  True
• Match the report type with its key focus:

  Lab Report ↔️ Experimental results and analysis

  Survey Report ↔️ Data collection and trends

  Literature Review ↔️ Synthesizing existing research
• The materials and methods section describes the experimental setup and procedures used.


  True
• What is the primary purpose of creating a logical structure in a report?

  To communicate findings effectively
• Clear and concise writing is essential for understanding complex jargon in a report.

  False
• Graphs and figures are useful for illustrating trends and relationships in data.


  True
• A conclusion should summarize key findings and suggest their implications
• Why is obtaining feedback important when editing a report?

  To improve its quality
• What is the purpose of reporting findings in a practical investigation?

  To communicate results clearly
• What is the primary focus of a literature review?

  Synthesizing existing research
• The "Materials and Methods" section describes the experimental setup and procedures used.

  True
• The "Conclusion" summarizes key findings and their broader significance
• The introduction provides background information and states the purpose
• Arrange the sections of a lab report in the correct order.

  1️⃣ Introduction

  2️⃣ Materials and Methods

  3️⃣ Results

  4️⃣ Discussion

  5️⃣ Conclusion
• The introduction of a scientific report should state the purpose of the investigation.


  True
• What is the primary goal of the conclusion in a scientific report?

  Summarize key findings
• Creating a logical structure for a report helps guide the reader
• A well-structured report helps readers understand the key information.


  True
• To develop clear writing skills, avoid using jargon or overly complex phrasing
• The purpose of reporting findings is to clearly communicate the results
• Match the report type with its structure:

  Lab Report ↔️ Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

  Survey Report ↔️ Introduction, Methods, Findings, Conclusion

  Literature Review ↔️ Abstract, Introduction, Main Body, Conclusion