Intro to the LabQuest Data Collection and Analysis
Maryland Science Content Standard You will be able to carry out a simple investigation and formulate appropriate conclusions based on data obtained or provided
Objective Today you will learn how to use the LabQuest in order to obtain data to analyze
Notebooks Title:Hot Hands Date:11/22/2015
Scientific Question Every scientific investigation must start with a question… –What is the effect of on ? A change in the independent variable changes the dependent variable (vary = to change)
Hypothesis After researching the variables, a scientist forms a hypothesis. A hypothesis is formed when a scientist states their thought on how a change in the independent variable will change the dependent variable. –If then. Can be compared to “cause and effect”
Directions Follow the directions provide: –Click HereHere
What is the Question? What is the independent variable in this investigation? What reason supports your claim? What is the dependent variable in this investigation? What is the change caused by the independent variable? Form a scientific question using the independent and dependent variables.
Your Hypothesis What is your hypothesis to the scientific question? Be sure to include a reason.
Analyze Draw the chart in your notebook to collect data Answer the provided questions in your notebook
Closing What is the advantage of using the LabQuest to collect data?