Creating Simple Data Tables in Google Sheets

Mr. Carson introduces Google Sheets as a tool for creating data tables for science reports. He explains the basic components of a spreadsheet, such as columns, rows, and cells, and guides through creating and formatting a data table. The tutorial covers entering data, adjusting decimal places, and finalizing the table for use in reports. The session concludes with a preview of visualizing data using charts in the next screencast.

What is the term used to describe a vertical set of cells in Google Sheets?

• Row

• Cell

• Column

• Box

Why does Mr. Carson suggest not starting at cell A1?

• To simplify formatting

• To leave space for titles

• To avoid errors

• To allow for changes

What material did not react with sulfuric acid in the experiment?

• Tile

• Wood

• Marble

• Concrete

How can you make a cell's content visible without changing its size?

• Merge cells

• Wrap text

• Bold the text

• Increase font size

What unit of measurement was used for the mass in the experiment?

• Grams

• Kilograms

• Liters

• Pounds

What feature allows you to copy the content of a cell to adjacent cells in Google Sheets?

• Copy-paste

• Drag-fill

• Auto-fill

• Cell replication

What is the purpose of making headings bold in a Google Sheets document?

• To reduce eye strain

• To add beauty

• To comply with formatting rules

• To differentiate headings from data

How do you adjust the decimal places for numbers in Google Sheets?

• Change number type

• Increase decimal places

• Format cells

• Adjust settings

What is the final step to integrate a Google Sheets table into a science report?

• Delete the table

• Copy and paste the table

• Save the table as a PDF

• Print the table

What visual element will be covered in the next tutorial following this Google Sheets guide?

• Designing a scatter plot

• Drawing a bar graph

• Creating a pie chart

• Constructing a line graph