processing data(unit 3) Flashcards

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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

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how to rearrange formulae

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use the formula triangle

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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
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what data is shown on a line graph

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continuous data

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what data is shown on a line graph

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discrete data

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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
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