Presenting in a Scientific Way (OCR A Level Physics)

• 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