The Results and Discussion Section of a Science Lab Report

question 22

Multiple Choice

The Results and Discussion section of a science lab report

• A) presents the results of the experiment and explains why things happened.
• B) discusses results of other similar experiments and the implications.
• C) discusses results from other science reports and their meaning.

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Definitions:

Standard Deviation

Standard Deviation is a measure of the dispersion or variability of a set of data points or investment returns around the mean.

Returns

The profit or loss derived from an investment over a particular period, usually expressed as a percentage.

Sharpe Ratio

A measure used to evaluate the risk-adjusted return of an investment by dividing the difference between the investment's return and the risk-free rate by the standard deviation of the investment's returns.

Benchmark

A standard or reference by which the performance of a security, manager, or investment portfolio can be measured.