I N T R O D U C T I O N What concept were you investigating and how does it relate to the guiding question?

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Specifically define density and explain why it can be used to answer the guiding question.

M E T H O D S How did you go about your work and why? This is NOT the details of your procedure, but a discussion and justification of the process. Describe the methods for finding volume.

Why did you use the spill can?

What did you do to reduce error

R E S U L T S A N D D I S C U S S I O N What is your argument? This third section is where you not only present your data, but also use the values you obtain as evidence in your reasoning. Statements like, "see data table for values" are NOT acceptable. State your claim. Use density values to support your claim Justify the use of density to make your claim. Include a data table with mass, volume by displacement and by length as well as the density you calculate from these two volume methods. Units and significant figures are important. Discuss the validity and reliability of your data in answering the question. Contrast the values. Compare with the other groups. Discuss reasons for differences. C O N C L U S I O N What is your answer to the guiding question? Summarize your result(s) and restate your claim.