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Savvas 5th Grade Ch 1 L3 How Do Scientists Collect and Interpret Data

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Question 1

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Question 2

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It is important data is collected consistently and recorded in a useful way.

True

False

Question 3

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Both precision and accuracy describe measurements.

True

False

Question 4

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As long as you read carefully through the instructions for a science activity, you will be safe.

True

False

Question 5

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If you collect, organize, and interpret your data properly, you will always be able to draw a logical conclusion.

True

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Question 6

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When interpreting data, scientists use values such as the mean, median, mode, and range.

True

False

Question 7

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We can draw better conclusions from a greater amount of data.

True

False

Question 8

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When the shots were__________  they were very close together or precise but not in the bullseye.

Question 9

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The shots were __________when in the bullseye of the target but they were scattered and not precise or close together

Question 10

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When analyzing data, the__________  is the value that occurs most often.

Question 11

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The __________ is the difference between the largest and smallest values.

Question 12

12.

Tools can help you measure

volume

 temperature

distance

all of the above

Question 13

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A balance can be used to measure

mass

length

time

distance

Question 14

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Data can be organized in many different ways to include

charts

tables

graphs

all of the above

Question 15

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Name 2 reasons scientists use tools.

information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made

when measurements are consistently repeated

when measurements are close to a known measurement

A conclusion based on observations

Data

Accuracy 

Precision

Inference