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Information to Remember as You Write Your Data Processing & Presentation

 


This section deals with showing which calculations are used to process raw data and then presenting finished data (in either tables or graphs).

Tables & Graphs of Processed Results

Consider the following to help writing this section:

Tables of averaged IV and DV results that will be graphed. Include the word "average" as part of your title.

Graph: Displays averaged data. Includes a descriptive title and labels and units for both axes.

Even though others in your group use the same data, your graph should be your own. Do graphs on graph paper or on a computer graphing program. (See your teacher for help with Excel in class if you need it!)

Consider the type of graph to be used. Some graphs probably work better for this lab than others!

Use a key on the graph to note anything the viewer may not identify on their own.

Use a best fit line where necessary.

A description of what the graph shows might assist interpretation of the graph.


Calculations (shows processing of raw data):

Show any formulas or equations used & 1 example using your data of how to solve each formula.

Many of you will need to convert your data to a format that can be compared if you started with different masses, lengths, or volumes of veggies/fruits for each drink or concentration tested!

Mathematical processing that might be used include: standard deviation, coefficient of variance, slope, percent change, etc. Choose your equations based upon what you understand how to do. Seek help from your teacher if needed!


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