Recording results
Any data collected from a scientific investigation should be recorded in a results table.
A results table needs to include:
- Appropriate headings.
- Appropriate units (written in the column heading only).
- All data collected.
- Any repeats obtained.
- Appropriate calculations (e.g. average).
Example
Practical B3 - Investigating the effect of temperature on the action of an enzyme
The table below could be used to record the results obtained from the investigation. It also includes columns for 2 sets of repeats and the average to be recorded.
Temperature /掳C | Time taken to break down starch /secs | Time taken to break down starch /secs | Time taken to break down starch /secs | Average time taken to break down starch /secs |
0 | ||||
20 | ||||
40 | ||||
60 | ||||
80 |
Temperature /掳C | 0 |
---|---|
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Average time taken to break down starch /secs |
Temperature /掳C | 20 |
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Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Average time taken to break down starch /secs |
Temperature /掳C | 40 |
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Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Average time taken to break down starch /secs |
Temperature /掳C | 60 |
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Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Average time taken to break down starch /secs |
Temperature /掳C | 80 |
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Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Time taken to break down starch /secs | |
Average time taken to break down starch /secs |