Overview
Lab Summary - Follow the same 2-column format, general guidelines. However, do not include a distinct Theory section or Background/Introduction section; it is not required to include a Calculations Appendix. See expectations below for how to structure a Lab Summary and reference the grading Rubric attached to this assignment. To know what specific content to report on, be sure to follow the instructions in the Experiment Manual for this experiment.
You must include all relevant data you recorded in some format as well as any results (graphs, tables, etc.) you were told to produce. "In some format" should be interpreted at your discretion.
For Example, Large dataset graphed: If hundreds of data points were taken, placed in a table, and then used to make a plot it makes most sense to include the final plot which is representative of the data. Say you measured the velocity of an object at a sample rate of 60 Hz (every 0.017 seconds) for one minute. For this large of a dataset, the plot would be the easiest way to show and understand the data. You would not need to then also show the huge data table of 3600 data points.
For Example, Small Number of Trials/Runs in a Summarized Data Table: Say you repeat an experiment 5 times and measure 3 variables (mass, velocity, moment of inertia) and calculate 2 results (momentum, kinetic energy) for each trial. It makes most sense to summarize all these numerical values in one or two small tables rather than writing out a bunch of boring, repetitive sentences. You could choose to make one table of 5 rows and 5 columns for all the data, or two tables (one of just the measurements 5x3, and just the calculated results 5x2).
For Example, Fixed Constants: Measurements taken only once or fixed constants like unchanging mass of an object, room air temperature, room pressure, speed of sound/light should always be included at least once somewhere in your document if they were measured or used. If using a reference value for a constant you should cite and reference the source where you obtained it from.