Presenting in a Scientific Way (OCR AS Physics): Revision Note

Presenting in a Scientific Way

• When presenting scientific data, the following may be included:

  • Tables

  • Graphs

  • Diagrams

Presenting Tables

• When presenting tables, the following must be included:

  • Clear headings, or symbols, for columns

  • Relevant units for measurements

  • Readings listed to the same number of significant figures

An example of a correctly labelled table with corresponding graph

Presenting Graphs

• When presenting graphs, the following must be included:

  • An explanatory title

  • Clearly labelled axes

  • Relevant units for measurements

  • Well plotted points

  • A smooth line or curve of best fit

An example of a correctly labelled and plotted graph

Presenting Diagrams

• When presenting diagrams, such as apparatus set-up, all the relevant parts must be clearly labelled

An appropriately labelled diagram of the set-up of an investigation into simple harmonic motion