[evilotto]

My understanding of undergrad lab work is that the point is not to get results, it's to learn how to do lab work.

[lonelyasacloud]

Usually on a Friday afternoon/early evening while other non-Science/Engineering types are out having something called a Social Life ...

[analog31]

Indeed, a scientist should have some exposure to experimentation. Experiments don't always work on the first try, and often require some knowledge and skill.

The ones who can't solder go into electrical engineering and sit at a computer terminal all day. (joking of course)