Data

What is the primary purpose of data analysis in scientific research?

• To prove a hypothesis

• To collect data

• To interpret and draw conclusions from data

• To publish research papers

Which of the following is a common method for visualizing data in science?

• Bar graph

• Pie chart

• Line graph

• All of the above

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In a scientific experiment, what is the term for the data collected during the experiment?

• Hypothesis

• Variables

• Results

• Conclusion

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

• To introduce new variables

• To serve as a standard for comparison

• To ensure the experiment is biased

• To provide additional data

Which of the following is a qualitative data type?

• Height of a plant

• Color of a flower

• Weight of a rock

• Temperature of water

What is the term for a graphical representation of data that shows the relationship between two variables?

• Histogram

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

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In data science, what does the term 'big data' refer to?

• Data that is too large to process with traditional methods

• Data that is stored in a large database

• Data that is collected from multiple sources

• Data that is highly accurate

Which statistical measure is used to describe the central tendency of a data set?

• Mean

• Range

• Variance

• Standard deviation

What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

• To provide a summary of the research

• To offer a testable explanation for an observation

• To collect data

• To analyze results

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The texture of a fabric

• The taste of a fruit

• The length of a table

• The color of a car