Practice question · Select all that apply
Which should be included in the conclusion of a lab report?
Hints
- The section summarises and evaluates rather than presents.
- Raw tables belong where data is first shown.
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- B. Suggestions for improving the experiment
- C. A summary of the key numerical results with uncertainties
- D. Whether the hypothesis was supported or refuted
Why
The conclusion summarizes findings and suggests improvements; raw data belongs in the results section.
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