AP Biology Practice 5 - Analyze Data and Evaluate Evidence

Mr. Anderson discusses AP Biology Science Practice 5, focusing on analyzing data and evaluating evidence. He emphasizes the importance of organizing data using graphs to identify patterns and relationships. The video covers data analysis in four big ideas: evolution, free energy, information, and systems. Examples include predator/prey relationships and the potato lab. The video also highlights the importance of identifying errors in data and revising protocols. Finally, it touches on genetics and the role of data visualization, with a mention of NASA's efforts in visualizing ocean currents.

What was Charles David Keeling known for collecting data on?

• Soil composition

• Rainfall patterns

• Ocean temperatures

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide

Why is graphing data important in scientific analysis?

• It reduces the amount of data

• It is required by scientific journals

• It helps identify relationships and patterns

• It makes data look more colorful

Which of the following is an example of a question related to free energy?

• The effect of light on photosynthesis

• The sucrose lab with potatoes

• The inheritance of flower colors

• The predator/prey relationship

What is a key focus of the College Board's data analysis questions?

• Identifying famous scientists

• Understanding signal transduction

• Memorizing historical events

• Learning all geological periods

In the predator/prey relationship, what causes an increase in predator numbers?

• Change in climate

• Lack of competition

• Increase in prey

• Decrease in prey

What might indicate a source of error in a data set?

• Clear patterns in data

• Consistent results across trials

• Unexpected changes in mass

• Accurate labeling of samples

What is the term for one gene affecting the expression of other genes?

• Transcription

• Mutation

• Translation

• Epistasis