Conducting An Experiment Checklist

Checklist for Conducting a Science Experiment

What Makes a Good Science Experiment?

For a Good Science Experiment, You Should Answer "Yes" to Every Question

Did you take detailed notes about your observations and record them in your laboratory notebook?

Yes / No

Did you collect your data using a data table?

Yes / No

Were you consistent, careful, and accurate when you made your measurements?

Yes / No

Were you careful to insure that your controlled variables remained constant so as not to affect your results?

Yes / No

If you ran into any unexpected problems, did you adjust your experimental procedure accordingly?

Yes / No

If you are doing an engineering or programming project, have you involved some of your targeted users in the testing of your prototype?

Yes / No