Objectives

After studying this unit you should be able to:

1. state the importance of accurate, and consistent reporting of experimental results;

2. record all your experimental observations and figures precisely in a permanent note book;

3. comment on the importance of reporting the experimental results obtained, without any preconceived bias;

4. explain the need for repeated results;

5. describe the importance of the range of results and standard deviation;

6. choose the appropriate forms for presentation of experimental results; and

7. Use an appropriate writing style for effective scientific reporting.