1.4 Presenting Scientific Data Flashcards
How do you scientist organize data?
Scientists can organize their data by using data tables and graphs
Slope
line is a ratio and steepness of a line
Direct Proportion
a relationship in which the ratio of two variables is consistent
Inverse proportion
Our relationship in which the product of two variables is constant
How can can scientists communicate experimental data?
scientist can communicate results by writing and scientific journals or speaking and conferences.
Organizing data
scientist, get a gauge of data by observing events and making measurements
The simplest way to organize is in a table
Line graphs
Show changes that occur in related variables
Bar graphs
Used to compare a set of measurements amounts or changes
Circle graph
A divided circle that shows a part or share of something related to a whole
What’s an important part of a scientific investigation?
Reporting the results
Communicating data
scientist can interpret the same data to differently. Peer review is important because it helps to see if data is reported accurately.
