Data Crunchers

Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?

• Color

• Smell

• 6.84 cm

• texture

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Which type of graph should be used for the data?

• Circle

• Bar

• Line

What is the primary role of data crunchers in scientific research?

• To collect data from experiments

• To analyze and interpret data

• To conduct experiments

• To publish research papers

Which of the following tools is commonly used by data crunchers to analyze large datasets?

• Microscope

• Spectrometer

• Computer software

• Bunsen burner

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

In the context of data crunching, what does the term 'big data' refer to?

• Data that is stored in physical files

• Data that is too large to be processed by traditional methods

• Data that is collected from small-scale experiments

• Data that is only used in theoretical research

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NGSS.HS-PS4-2

Which scientific field heavily relies on data crunchers to interpret complex datasets?

• Astrophysics

• Botany

• Geology

• Zoology

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is a common statistical method used by data crunchers to find relationships between variables?

• Regression analysis

• Microscopy

• Spectroscopy

• Chromatography

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NGSS.HS-LS4-3

Data crunchers often use which type of graph to display the distribution of a dataset?

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

• Line graph

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

In a scientific experiment, data crunchers are responsible for which of the following tasks?

• Designing the experiment

• Collecting samples

• Analyzing the results

• Writing the hypothesis

What is the significance of using algorithms in data crunching?

• To increase the speed of data collection

• To automate data analysis processes

• To enhance the accuracy of manual calculations

• To simplify the experimental setup