Wednesday 1/6 Please turn in the two purple forms from

yesterday

Think about this….Why can’t we investigate this problem?

“ Will having no homework make students happier?”

Getting Started

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DATA

What are the two types of data?

Numerical data Ex:

measurements, percentages, etc.

Usually recorded in data table, graph, chart

Descriptive data Ex: journal

writings, observations, etc.

Quantitative Data

Qualitative Data

Both types of data are important in science.

Making a GraphBar Pie Line• Showing

relationship between numerical and categorical data

• i.e. using categories such as colors, pets, etc.

• Usually used with percentages

• Easier visual

• 2 sets of numerical data over time

Important things to remember when graphing:

1. TITLE your graph2. Label BOTH Y-axis and X-axis3. Make sure that your numbers are in a

logical sequence1. Always start with 02. Equal increments (1,2,3,etc. or 2,4,6, etc.)

4. If using line graph- connect the data points

Todays Assignment: Creating Graphs

Pt 1: Use class data from yesterday to create pie chart AND bar graph with a partner

Hand in Pt. 1 and pick up Pt. 2

Pt 2: Complete Line Graph Activity

TURN IN BASKET WHEN DONE