processing data(unit 3) Flashcards
1
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types of data
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continuous data such as age of plants
discrete data such as number of plants
some data is a mixture of number and names
2
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how to rearrange formulae
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use the formula triangle
3
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ways to process data
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mean and standard deviation error bars statistical tests use of formulae conversion of units standard form percentage error in measuring equipment
4
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what data is shown on a line graph
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continuous data
5
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what data is shown on a line graph
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discrete data
6
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things to consider
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what type of data is it what type of chart or graph is appropriate use appropriate scales plot the data correctly draw a smooth curve or single line use all of the graph paper label both axes correctly with units