Analysis

Interpreting results involves constructing arguments, highlighting main findings, and explaining their implications in light of the hypothesis and prior established scientific facts. This section of the lab report should not just be a restatement of the results, but should emphasize interpretation of the data, relating it to existing theory and knowledge. Speculation is appropriate if it is so identified. This is where the why questions are answered. Why did the data turn out this way? What influenced the results? How did changing the independent variable effect the dependent variable? Discuss the use of controls. If specific key terms are used, they should be defined it in the introduction.

Review questions are provided to lead you through the analysis of the data. If review questions are included, only the answers should be included in the analysis/discussion. Do not just list the review question answers in order. Use the answers as part of the analysis/discussion to explain the results. Your thought process must be clearly demonstrated to the reader.