DUE IN 8 HOURS!!!!!!! MATLAB REQUIRED!!!!!! Evaluation and Presentation of Experimental Data

Lab 1: Thinking Like an Engineer

Professor: Dr. Roger Marino

Lab Instructor: TA’s name

Section ##

Group ##

Members:

Jane Doe

John Doe

John Smith

Due Date: Jul 12, 2016

Introduction

This section tells the reader why you did the experiment. It includes some or all of the following: background information, possible results based on theory, and/or an explanation of any difficulties you thought you would encounter initially. When the reader finishes reading the introduction, they should know what to expect in the report.

Sub-sections

If there were multiple parts to your experiment, feel free to break them up into separate sections.

Experimental procedure

This section describes your procedure in enough detail that someone else with your level of experience could repeat the experiment. Your description must be quantitative, such as to include: the materials you used, how to setup the experiment, how the experiment was run. What were the unique details/methods that were not detailed in the manual that you used? (i.e. – did you use two rulers rather than using your finger to hold your place as you measured the room?)

Sub-sections

If there were multiple parts to your experiment, feel free to break them up into separate sections.

Results

In this section you present the data from your experiment. You may use tables and/or figures to present the results, but you should describe any relevant features of the results completely within the text, referring the reader to the appropriate table or figure as necessary. Keep in mind that tables are useful when the reader wants to know the exact numerical value of a result, while graphs are useful for showing trends. Both tables and figures should be numbered sequentially, and each should have a descriptive title.

Sub-sections

Discussion

This is the section where you explain to the reader the significance of the results you presented above. Your discussion will include some or all of the following: comparison between your results to others in the class, evaluation of how your data support or refute your original hypothesis, future application of information/skills learned, and analysis of possible sources of error. Any additional questions posed in the assignment should be answered in the discussion as well.

Conculsion

This is a brief summary of the main conclusion(s) drawn from results and discussion section outcomes. Include specific and quantitative examples that support the statements from your results.

appendix

Attach your verification sheets, handwritten work, all needed supplementary materials, etc. after this heading.

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