Name: Clarice Angela C.
Boncales Course Code/Section: ES 13/ITU1
Program and Year Level: BSGE - 2 Date Submitted: Jan. 30, 2021
Instructor: Claire Virtudazo
Data Visualization using Excel
Laboratory Exercise/Report No. 1
I. Introduction
An activity report is used to communicate experimental findings to others interested in
the results of the completed tests. The format and length of the report will depend on the
intended audience and the desired impact, so no standard format exists for all reporting needs.
However, without a report of some type, the experiment results and their implications will be
uncertain and of value to no one.
The introduction is a brief description of the experiment. One should describe the
physical problem, phenomena investigated, quantities that have been measured, and
measurement strategies used to assure the quality of measurements. The description should be
given in the words of the one writing the report.
Note: The introduction covers the basic knowledge or brief description of the topic/title. Basic definitions and
information. Limit your introduction to a maximum of 4 paragraphs with 2-5 sentences per paragraph. The text
above is just a sample and idea of how an activity report has to be.
II. Objectives
This is a statement of the purpose of the experiment and the results expected from the
investigation or experiment.
Example: The main objective of this activity is to visualize the given data on insurance policy
using Microsoft Excel. Specifically, it is aimed to:
Describe, present and/or analyze the data using visualization technique in Microsoft
Excel.
Make necessary explanation and/or report about the technique (ex. Chart, lines, graph,
etc.) being used.
Discuss why data visualization is essential in researches and/or experiment.
III- Materials and Methods
This section includes three parts, namely: apparatus, procedure, and calculations.
Apparatus: A list and description of equipment or setup used in the experiment. This may
include general descriptions of common items, specific data on specialized equipment, sketches
of physical relationships, and a photograph or schematic diagram of the equipment or
experimental setup. [This one site what did you used in doing this laboratory (ex.
Laptops/Tablets/Phone; Software (MS Excel), etc. Kindly include a photo of the apparatus used.]
Procedure: A brief description of the experimental procedure or a list of steps used in obtaining
data. This should include the types of measurements and number of observations made for each
specified condition, material property, or type of material. Estimates of expected error for each
type of observation may be necessary to establish the required number of observations.
[Describe, if possible, everything that you do. Kindly include a screenshot of the highlights of the steps
conducted.]
Calculations: If appropriate, the functional relationships of physical quantities expressed
should be stated and defined in equation form. This may include a sample calculation with the
parameters, data, and calculated quantities summarized in tabular form. This should be
included if calculation procedures may be unfamiliar to the reader. [Make necessary calculations if
there is.]
IV- Results and Data Analysis (Results and Discussions)
The results should include the datasheets, sample calculations, graphs, and other forms
of experimental data obtained. This involves the values (with units) obtained for the measured
quantities and an estimate of the reliability of the results (e.g., the standard deviation of the
observations, means, etc.). Numerical results should be presented with only the number of
significant digits in light of the uncertainties found for the measurements (e.g., use 2.78 instead of
2.779). The tables and figures must be labeled clearly and thoroughly to avoid future
uncertainty about the units. Any observations made during the experiment should be noted for
future reference.
Data analysis should include how the results were manipulated into the desired form
(e.g., means, conversions, removal of known biases). Statistical analyses may be required to
determine average material properties or derive equations describing phenomena of interest.
Tables and graphs (if there are any) must include the units, titles, and footnotes to ensure that
the reader knows precisely the test results. The objectives and the practical results should be
considered when interpreting the results. Both quantitative and qualitative statements should
be used to communicate results most effectively. [Discuss the results obtained and the analysis.]
V- Summary and Conclusions
This section allows the experimenter to summarize results and make concluding
remarks such as generalizations and opinions. It may include a discussion of the accuracy of the
test procedure, possible sources of error, and a reaction to the overall laboratory experience. It
should be concerned primarily with what was learned in the laboratory.
VI. Documentations
VII. References
The list of references must follow the APA format. See samples below.
Sanchez, P. D. C., Hashim, N., Shamsudin, R., Mohd Nor, M. Z., 2020a. Applications of
imaging and spectroscopy techniques for nondestructive quality evaluation of potatoes and
sweet potatoes: A review. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 96, 208-221.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2019.12.027
Note: References are required if you quote some works of others. Kindly acknowledge them
properly.
