Understanding Data Collection in Science

What is qualitative data collection primarily concerned with?

• Numerical measurements

• Descriptions and characteristics

• Statistical analysis

• Graph plotting

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The colour of a flower

• The texture of a fabric

• The height of a plant in centimetres

• The taste of a fruit

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Conducting an experiment

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Making an observation

• Analysing data

When reading a measuring cylinder, where should you take the measurement from?

• The top of the meniscus

• The bottom of the meniscus

• The side of the cylinder

• The middle of the meniscus

Which of the following is a type of measurement?

• Qualitative

• Quantitative

• Both qualitative and quantitative

• Neither qualitative nor quantitative

What is the purpose 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 increase the number of variables

Which data analysis technique involves finding the average of a data set?

• Median

• Mode

• Mean

• Range

What is the correct unit for measuring temperature in the metric system?

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

• Celsius

• Rankine

In the scientific method, what follows after formulating a hypothesis?

• Conducting an experiment

• Making an observation

• Drawing a conclusion

• Analysing data

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

• The mass of a rock in kilograms

• The temperature of water in degrees Celsius

• The scent of a flower

• The length of a table in metres