diff --git a/docs/sch3uz.md b/docs/sch3uz.md index 4b12c52..787cc87 100644 --- a/docs/sch3uz.md +++ b/docs/sch3uz.md @@ -45,24 +45,27 @@ If necessary, a "setup" section can be added as preparatory steps should not be ### Data collection -Data should be collected in an organised and titled table that should be prepared before the experiment. To reduce plagiarism, the data table must be verified by a teacher before leaving the lab space. After verification, **no new data** can be added. During an experiment that spans multiple days, this data must be verified every day. The data table must include: +Data should be collected in an organised and titled table that should be prepared before the experiment. The data table must include: - units with uncertainty, typically in the table header - *qualitative* data (quantitative data can be optional in some experiments) - repeated data/controlled variables, typically in the title + - any relevant information should be listed under the title Only **raw data** prior to any processing or calculations, with the exception of averages, should be present in the data table. A data table should be as concise as possible, and redundancy should be minimised. In that vein, trial numbers should *not* be recorded unless that data is relevant. !!! example - **Effect of Fat Content on Sugar Content in Ice Cream** + **Table 1: Effect of Fat Content on Sugar Content in Ice Cream** | Fat Content (g ± 0.1 g) | Sugar Content (g ± 0.1 g) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | 2.0 | 5.1 | - strawberry ice cream | | 0.1 | 2.3 | - mint chocolate chip ice cream | +Whenever possible, data tables should *not* span multiple pages. If that is unavoidable, a new title with "…continued" and new column headers must be present at the top of each new page. + ### Data processing A single sample calculation showing all steps should be present and clearly explained. The rest of the data can be processed without describing any steps. A **single** graph may be included if needed. @@ -71,7 +74,7 @@ Some general rules include: - units and uncertainties must be present in all calculations - simple operations such as averages and conversions (e.g., g to kg) do not need to be explained - - the graph, if any, should span a full page and should directly answer the research question + - the graph, if any, should span at least half of the page (ideally the full page) and should directly answer the research question A final, reorganised, and processed data table should be present here, showing only relevant information. @@ -100,8 +103,10 @@ When plotting a graph: - plot the independent variable on the horizontal axis and the dependent variable on the vertical axis - label the axes, ensuring that the labels include units - choose an appropriate scale for each axis - - give the graph an appropriate title + - give the graph an appropriate title at the **bottom** in **title case** - draw a line of best fit + - include all uncertainties in the form of error bars + - if the error bars are too small to see, it should be noted explanation below ### Titles