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“Experiment D: Data & Observations”

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Daily logs as to an experiment’s progress is important. Not only daily progress, but problems, no matter how small, must also be recorded. Recording data must be done in a way that it is organized, easy to interpret, and so it can be read and understood by someone not familiar with the experiment. Data is quantitative while observations are qualitative. Explanations whenever needed for observations or data must be recorded. Questions to ask yourself about observations and data you recorded (check all that your work meets): Do you have a chronological log that is dated and timed with qualitative observations and explanations for data or problems? Do you have quantitative data recorded in an organized manner or in a data table with quantities and units with multiple trials. Is all data averaged when possible? Did you make graphs of data when possible? Do graphs include legends? If you left any box unchecked, you should review your observations and data and revise if necessary. Click to go to step 4E