What are the variables in this experiment? How are these variables related? Based on the type of data collected, what would be the best graph to use?
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The students will be able to use a spreadsheet to represent their data from a scientific laboratory experiment. The students will be able to differentiate between independent and dependent variable.
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The students will create a lab report using the scientific method. Included in this lab report will be a data table and graph created using a spreadsheet (Excel).
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The students will perform a lab activity that requires them to collect and analyze data. They will need to record raw data collected using their senses and then analyze this data.
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This lab activity will work for any experiment in which data is collected. The main focus is for the students to see that one variable affects the other. This will be show graphically using Excel. |
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