Practice - Analysis
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Practice Questions
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Name the two types of data used in scientific analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about what can be described versus measured.
What is a graph?
💡 Hint: Consider tools that help visualize information.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of data analysis in scientific research?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens after data is gathered.
True or False: Qualitative data is numerical information.
💡 Hint: Remember the difference between observations and measurements.
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Challenge Problems
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A researcher observes that the heights of plants in their care vary widely. After measuring and collecting data, the researcher puts this data into a bar graph but sees no clear trends. Discuss potential reasons for lack of trends and how to address this.
💡 Hint: Consider all elements that could influence plant growth.
You conducted an experiment comparing two types of fertilizer on plant growth. Your data analysis shows that plants with fertilizer A grew much taller than those with fertilizer B. However, upon reevaluation, you discover the sample size was too small. How would you proceed?
💡 Hint: Think about how a larger group can provide a better understanding.
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