Question

which excerpt from a lab report is more formal? this experiment was conducted to show how variables such as temperature and wind affect transpiration. we did this experiment so we could try and figure out how things like temperature and wind end up affecting transpiration.

Explanation:

The first excerpt uses formal language like "was conducted" and presents the experiment's purpose objectively. The second excerpt uses informal phrases like "We did", "try and figure out", and "things like", which are more conversational.

Answer:

The first excerpt: "This experiment was conducted to show how variables such as temperature and wind affect transpiration."