can i use fraction in science lab reports? i think i can't, but not really sure.
2006-09-20 11:26:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
okay, so i can't use fractions right?
2006-09-20 11:30:14 · update #1
and should i keep two digits after the point?
2006-09-20 11:30:53 · update #2
What I've always heard was if you start the report using decimals stick with it. Some numbers don't translate from fractions to decimals. And it is better to keep a uniformity throughout.
2006-09-20 11:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fractions are for exact values. If you do a lab experiment, you should present your results in decimal with the right amount of significant numbers.
2006-09-20 18:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safest to use decimals.
Use the rules of significant figures to find out what decimal places, etc. to write.
2006-09-20 18:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can..but its like way better if u convert into a decimal
2006-09-20 18:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by BASKETBALL CHICK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not just convert it into a decimal? Just divide the numerator by the denominator!
2006-09-20 18:28:05 · answer #5 · answered by everfair 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why cant you use fractions. they are perfectly legitimate unless there is a direct instruction from your teacher. i will say they are not common in the scientific literature.
2006-09-20 18:34:44 · answer #6 · answered by NaNuk_911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always use decimals its easier
2006-09-20 18:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by Bashek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋