Lab 4 Report: Presenting Data Table
Using a table is a convenient technique to organize, present, and analyze information. When used correctly, tables can help the reader quickly understand abstract concepts, trends, etc. hidden within the information. Usually, a data table is accompanied by some description, explanation, or discussion to build a narrative.
Please refer to the example on the next page.
Requirements:
In this report, please make two data tables and write a paragraph to address the following questions. Please make one table for each question. You may use the questions in the Data Analysis as a starting point.
1. Do the friction coefficients, static and kinetic, remain the same regardless of the normal force applied?
2. Do the friction coefficients, static and kinetic, remain the same regardless of the contact area?
Table:
- Item points
- Data relevancy
- Data in the table is inadequate or irrelevant to address the questions
- Data in the table is adequate and relevant to address the questions
- Data organization
- Data is poorly organized
- Data is organized for easy reading and to facilitate comparison of numbers
- Table title and numbering
- Table numbering and title are missing
- Table is correctly numbered, and the title briefly summarizes the data
- Table title and numbering appear in bold font
Paragraph:
- Table reference points
- The paragraph does not refer to the table
- The paragraph refers to the data in the table to address the questions
- The narrative in the paragraph is not supported by the data in the table
- The narrative in the paragraph is supported by the data in the table
- Informal language with more than errors and awkward content flow were used
- Formal language of natural content flow and with no errors were used