How do I write the data section of a lab report?

How do I write the data section of a lab report?

Insert any graph, table, chart, or image from the experiment here.  This is the information or data collected during the experiment. The information is presented on a table, chart, or graph created in Excel, Google Sheets, or a similar program.  Include the data’s units, and label the graphs, tables, and charts appropriately.  Include a clear written description of the controls.  Be sure all parts of the graph, charts, and tables are labeled correctly with numerical values and measurement values.  Be sure all images include a caption to explain the part of the experiment this image represents. 

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Check to make sure: 

  • Proper titles on graphs/tables/charts 

  • Labels on axes 

  • Legends, as needed, 

  • Units of measurements