How to Get Good Data in Chemistry Experiments

When conducting a chemistry experiment, accuracy is of vital importance. Without accurate data, your chemistry experiment will not be reflecting the correct results, which means that any conclusions you draw from the data will also not be correct because they are based on false, inflated or miscalculated data. There are a few simple things that you can do to make sure you get good, accurate data when conducting your chemical experiment.

Instructions

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      Get yourself properly organized. Before you even start the experiment, know how you are going to record your data. Obtain any data sheets you're using ready and have them with you at all times while conducting the experiment.

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      Write legibly. If you get sloppy, you might not be able to read your data later, meaning that no matter how good the original information was when you recorded it, the data will no longer be useful if you can't read it.

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      Take notes early and often. In many chemistry experiments, your results can change quickly. Reactions can start right away, take a long time to occur or change in an instant. This means you need to be diligent in your note taking.

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      Keep track of what you do during the experiment. Not only do you need to keep track of what's happening, but you also need to write down what you're doing to make it happen. The slightest difference in an amount of an added chemical, for example, might be the key to getting the results you want.

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