Practice question · Fill in the blanks
Complete the statement with the correct term.
The ______ section of a lab report describes the experimental procedure in enough detail for another scientist to replicate it.
Word bank: calibration · independent · burette · methods
Hints
- The section in question is the one that makes repetition possible.
- It must contain enough detail for someone else to follow exactly.
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The methods section of a lab report describes the experimental procedure in enough detail for another scientist to replicate it.
Why
The methods (or procedure) section enables reproducibility by detailing all steps, equipment, and conditions.
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