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Materials

All materials and setup used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Almost all materials and the setupu used in the experiment are clearly and accurately described.

Most of the materials and the setup used in the experiment are accurately described.

Many materials are described inaccurately OR are not described at all.

Question/Purpose

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is clearly identified and stated.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is identified, but is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is partially identified, and is stated in a somewhat unclear manner.

The purpose of the lab or the question to be answered during the lab is erroneous or irrelevant.

Experimental Hypothesis

Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is clear and reasonable based on what has been studied.

Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results is reasonable based on general knowledge and observations.

Hypothesized relationship between the variables and the predicted results has been stated, but appears to be based on flawed logic.

No hypothesis has been stated.

Experimental Design

Experimental design is a well-constructed test of the stated hypothesis.

Experimental design is adequate to test the hypothesis, but leaves some unanswered questions.

Experimental design is relevant to the hypothesis, but is not a complete test.

Experimental design is not relevant to the hypothesis.

Data

Professional looking and accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.

Accurate representation of the data in tables and/or graphs. Graphs and tables are labeled and titled.

Accurate representation of the data in written form, but no graphs or tables are presented.

Data are not shown OR are inaccurate.

Scientific Concepts

Report illustrates an accurate and thorough understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Report illustrates an accurate understanding of most scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Report illustrates a limited understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab.

Report illustrates inaccurate understanding of scientific concepts underlying the lab.