(Savvas 1.4) Presenting Scientific Data Worksheet Quiz

Circle the letters of tools that scientists use to organize their data.

• the Internet

• newspapers

• tables

• graphs

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The best way to visually represent your data is to present them in a(n) (a)   .

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Circle the letter of the place on a line graph where the manipulated variable is generally plotted.

• the y-axis

• the rise

• the x-axis

• the run

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On a line graph, the ratio of the change in the y-variable to the corresponding change in the x-variable is called the line’s (a)   .

Circle the letters of the relationships that are direct proportions.

• distance traveled versus time at a constant speed

• the mass of a substance versus its volume

• the time to travel a given distance versus average speed

• the number of fingers in your classroom versus the number of people

Is the following sentence true or false? An inverse proportion is one in which the product of the two variables is constant.

• True

• False

Identify each data organizing tool shown below.

• Line Graph

• 
• Data Table

• 
• Pie Chart

• 
• Bar Graph

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Name two ways that scientists can report results of their experiments.

• Publishing in scientific journals and presenting at conferences

• Writing blogs and posting on social media

• Discussing with friends and family

• Keeping the results private

Is the following statement true or false? Scientists always interpret a given set of data the same way.

• True

• False

Peer review is an important part of scientific research because:

• It ensures the accuracy and validity of the research.

• It helps in increasing the length of the research paper.

• It allows researchers to publish their work faster.

• It reduces the cost of conducting research.