Unit 1 Science Skills

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What is quantitative data?

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Quantitative data involves numerical measurements and can be used for statistical analysis.

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What is qualitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics or qualities and is often non-numerical.

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What type of graph is used to show the relationship between two variables?

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A scatter plot is typically used to show the relationship between two variables on a coordinate plane.

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How do scientists determine if their hypothesis is supported?

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Scientists compare the results of their experiments to the hypothesis.

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What is a pie chart used for?

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A pie chart is used to show the proportions of a whole, typically representing categorical data.

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What is a line graph used for?

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A line graph is used to display data points over time, showing trends.

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What is a box plot?

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A box plot is a standardized way of displaying the distribution of data based on a five-number summary.

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What is univariate data?

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Univariate data involves one variable and is used to analyze its distribution.

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What is bivariate data?

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Bivariate data involves two variables and is used to analyze the relationship between them.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.