1. Wednesday 1/6  Please turn in the two purple forms from yesterday

2. Think about this…. Why can’t we investigate this problem? “ Will having no homework make students happier?” Getting Started

3. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DATA

4. What are the two types of data?  Numerical data  Ex: measurements, percentages, etc.  Usually recorded in data table, graph, chart  Descriptive data  Ex: journal writings, observations, etc. Quantitative Data Qualitative Data Both types of data are important in science.

5. Making a Graph BarPieLine Showing relationship between numerical and categorical data i.e. using categories such as colors, pets, etc. Usually used with percentages Easier visual 2 sets of numerical data over time

6. Important things to remember when graphing: 1. TITLE your graph 2. Label BOTH Y-axis and X-axis 3. Make sure that your numbers are in a logical sequence 1. Always start with 0 2. Equal increments (1,2,3,etc. or 2,4,6, etc.) 4. If using line graph- connect the data points

7. Todays Assignment:Creating Graphs  Pt 1: Use class data from yesterday to create pie chart AND bar graph with a partner  Hand in Pt. 1 and pick up Pt. 2  Pt 2: Complete Line Graph Activity  TURN IN BASKET WHEN DONE