MEC400 - Chapter 5: Experimentation and Laboratory Report

Why is measurement in engineering important?

• To avoid writing a laboratory report

• To make the experiment look professional

• To impress the audience with accurate data

• To establish standard and validate design

What is the purpose of the abstract in a laboratory report?

• To present the raw data collected during the experiment

• To provide a detailed description of the experiment

• To summarize the entire report in a few words

• To list the references used in the report

What is the main purpose of the introduction section in a laboratory report?

• To discuss the theoretical background of the experiment

• To provide a detailed analysis of the results

• To list the equipment used in the experiment

• To give an overview of the overall topic and the purpose of the report

What is the function of the theoretical background section in a laboratory report?

• To summarize the results of the experiment

• To present the raw data in tables and graphs

• To provide a basis for understanding the data collected

• To narrate the story of the experiment

What should be included in the results section of a laboratory report?

• Abstract and table of contents

• Narrative and sample calculations

• Theoretical background and methodology

• Discussion of experimental results and conclusions

What is the purpose of the discussions section in a laboratory report?

• To speculate about the implications of the results

• To provide a detailed analysis of the equipment used

• To list the sources of error in the experiment

• To present the raw data collected during the experiment

What is the main purpose of the data acquisition process in engineering experimentation?

• To impress the audience with accurate data

• To establish standard and validate design

• To collect and record all relevant data and information in an organized manner

• To avoid writing a laboratory report

What is the purpose of the table of contents in a laboratory report?

• To guide the reader in understanding the whole report and to provide a quicker way of finding needed information

• To list the references used in the report

• To summarize the entire report in a few words

• To provide a detailed analysis of the results

What should be included in the abstract of a laboratory report?

• Discussion of experimental results and conclusions

• Summary of the entire report in a few words

• Theoretical background and methodology

• Narrative and sample calculations

What is the function of the experimental method section in a laboratory report?

• To summarize the results of the experiment

• To present the raw data in tables and graphs

• To provide a basis for understanding the data collected

• To narrate the story of the experiment