Chapter 1.4 Student Notes. Presenting Scientific Data

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1 Chapter 1.4 Student Notes Presenting Scientific Data

2 Line Graph Type Described Use Line Compares 2 variables Shows trends

3 Bar Graph Type Described Use Bar Compares Shows Data

4 Bar Graph Type Described Use Circle Divided Circle Shows How parts relate to whole Data

5 Presenting Scientific Data Type Description Use Line Graph Compares 2 Variables Bar Graph Scaled bars to show measurements Shows trends Comparing data. Circle Graph Divided circle showing fractions Show how part relates to whole

6 Tools of Science to organize data A. Internet B. Newspapers C. Tables D. Graphs

7 Tools of Science to organize data A. Internet B. Newspapers C. Tables D. Graphs

8 Simplest way to organize data is A?

9 Simplest way to organize data is A data table

10 Where is the manipulated variable placed on a graph? A. Y-axis B. the rise C. X-axis D. the run

11 Where is the manipulated variable placed on a graph? A. Y-axis B. the rise C. X-axis D. the run

12 On a line graph, the ratio of the change in y to the change in x- is called?

13 On a line graph, the ratio of the change in y to the change in x- is called Slope

14 Direct proportions A. distance vs. time B. mass vs. volume C. Time vs average speed. D. # of fingers vs. people.

15 Direct proportions A. distance vs. time B. mass vs. volume C. Time vs average speed. D. # of fingers vs. people.

16 An inverse proportion is one in which the product of two variables is constant?

17 An inverse proportion is one in which the product of two variables is constant True

18 Identify the tool shown A. B. C. D.

19 Identify the tool shown A. Circle Graph B. Data table C. Bar graph D. Line graph

20 Name 2 ways to report results??

21 Name 2 ways to report results A. Writing in journals B. speaking at conferences

22 Scientists always interpret data the same way?

23 Scientists always interpret data the same way False

24 Why is peer review important??

25 Why is peer review important? Feedback from other scientists, helps researchers reevaluate data.

26 Answer the following questions. Use the circled letter to find the hidden vocabulary word.

27 Word Wise The Study of Matter, Energy, and their interactions =

28 Word Wise The Closeness of a measurement to its actual value of what is measured

29 Word Wise The Closeness of a measurement to its actual value of what is measured

30 Word Wise A gauge of how exact a measurement is

31 Word Wise A gauge of how exact a measurement is

32 Word Wise The ratio of a vertical change to horizontal change in a line.

33 Word Wise The ratio of a vertical change to horizontal change in a line.

34 Word Wise An instrument used to measure temperature

35 Word Wise An instrument used to measure temperature

36 Word Wise The use of knowledge to solve practical problems

37 Word Wise The use of knowledge to solve practical problems

38 Word Wise A representation of an object or event.

39 Word Wise A representation of an object or event.

40 Word Wise A system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge

41 Word Wise A system of knowledge and the methods used to find that knowledge

42 Word Wise A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature =

43 Word Wise A statement that summarizes a pattern found in nature =

44 Word Wise Information obtained through your senses =

45 Word Wise Information obtained through your senses =

46 Word Wise Hidden Word =

47 Word Wise Hidden Word =

48 Word Wise A proposed answer to a question.