Biology SOL Unit 1.3 - Data Collection and Analysis

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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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Tola Ogundipe
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13 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the role of a control in an experiment?
It is the variable that is manipulated.
It is the normal situation for comparison.
It is the effect of manipulating the independent variable.
It is the number of times an experiment is repeated.
Answer explanation
The control in an experiment serves as the normal situation for comparison, allowing researchers to determine the effect of the manipulated variable by contrasting it with the control condition.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is a constant in an experiment?
The variable that is manipulated
The normal situation for comparison
What remains the same throughout an experiment
The number of times an experiment is repeated
Answer explanation
In an experiment, a constant refers to the factors that remain unchanged throughout the study. This ensures that any observed effects can be attributed to the manipulated variable, making the results more reliable.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What are trials in an experiment?
The variable that is manipulated
The normal situation for comparison
What remains the same throughout an experiment
The number of times an experiment is repeated
Answer explanation
Trials in an experiment refer to the number of times the experiment is repeated. This repetition helps ensure that the results are reliable and can be generalized.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Based on the picture, what is the dependent variable?
Type of plant
Type of lightbulb
Number of drops of fertilizer
Height of the plants
Answer explanation
The dependent variable is what is measured in an experiment. In this case, the height of the plants is affected by the type of plant, type of lightbulb, and number of drops of fertilizer, making it the dependent variable.
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is precision in data collection?
How close your data/results are to the expected result
How close together your data/results are
The number of times an experiment is repeated
The variable that is manipulated
Answer explanation
Precision in data collection refers to how close together your data/results are. It indicates the consistency of measurements, regardless of whether they are close to the expected result.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is accuracy in data collection?
How close your data/results are to the expected result
How close together your data/results are
The number of times an experiment is repeated
The variable that is manipulated
Answer explanation
Accuracy in data collection refers to how close your data/results are to the expected result. This means that accurate data reflects the true value or outcome that is intended to be measured.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is a line graph used for?
Comparing numeric values
Illustrating trends over time
Displaying data in a circular format
Answer explanation
A line graph is primarily used for illustrating trends over time, as it effectively shows how values change at different points, making it ideal for tracking progress or patterns.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
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