Graphs

Today, we review SI conversions and scientific notation briefly to make sure everyone understands it. Then, we move on to figuring out which type of graph to use when so that our data is most conveniently displayed.

Our assignment (Graph Lab: Data Presentation) provides six different scenarios of collected data and you are to choose which graph would present the data in the most easily read fashion. Then, you must prove this by actually drawing up a graph for each set of data. Don't forget to add a title, label the axes, choose the proper scales, etc. If a legend is necessary, please include one.

Remember- this is a lab grade. Make sure to do your work properly.

If you did not finish in class you were given the opportunity to finish it for homework.

Have a nice weekend!

Select the best type of graph to present your data and graph the set of data shown. 1.      Which ice cream flavor is preferred in Mr. Nobunny’s science class? Ice Cream Flavor Vanilla Chocolate Butter Pecan Pistachio Cookies and Cream Coffee Strawberry Number of students 12 10 9 2 6 8 5 2.      Does Coach Corner’s training method improve baseball skills? Week of Training 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Batting Average .019 .165 .200 .260 .400 .312 .540

3.       Which television show is the most watched on television? Television Show Network Number of viewers Family Guy FOX 10,000,000 Tosh.O Comedy Central 6,700,000 The Colbert Report Comedy Central 8,500,000 Top Chef Bravo 8,000,000 Mad Men AMC 9,400,000 Cupcake Wars Food Network 5,100,000 4.      What were the SAT scores for students attending the University of Miami last year? Number of Students 170 540 1200 570 SAT score 700-999 1000-1199 1200-1399 1400-1600 5.      What were Fiona Apple’s SAT score  her senior year in high school? SAT score 1200 1275 1325 1400 Month Taken October November December February

6.      What was the average GPA in Mr. Oberst’s science class? Quarter GPA 1st  9 weeks 3.5 2nd  9 weeks 2.4 3rd  9 weeks 3.1 4th  9 weeks 1.9

Collecting and Presenting Data

Today, we reviewed the first part of collecting and presenting data: measuring. We reviewed the SI measurement system and worked on a few conversion problems. We learned the definition and unit of measure for length, mass, volume, density, time, and temperature.

Afterward, we did 24 problems for review.

Write the correct abbreviation for each metric unit.

1) Kilogram _____   4) Milliliter _____   7) Kilometer _____

2) Meter _____   5) Millimeter _____   8) Centimeter _____

3) Gram _____   6) Liter _____   9) Milligram _____

Try these conversions, using the ladder method.

10) 2000 mg = _______ g   15) 5 L = _______ mL   20) 16 cm = _______ mm

11) 104 km = _______ m   16) 198 g = _______ kg   21) 2500 m = _______ km

12) 480 cm = _____ m   17) 75 mL = _____ L   22) 65 g = _____ mg

13) 5.6 kg = _____ g   18) 50 cm = _____ m   23) 6.3 cm = _____ mm

14) 8 mm = _____ cm   19) 5.6 m = _____ cm   24) 120 mg = _____ g

Then we went over scientific notation (which was review either way) and did 12 problems on the topic.

1. 77 =
2. 120,000 =
3. 86,000 =
4. 3,800 =
5. 7,500,000 =
6. 880 =
7. 8.9 × 103 =
8. 1.49 × 105 =
9. 4.6 × 101 =
10. 3.2 × 104 =
11. 4.536 × 106 =
12. 1.9 × 101 =


You were given the opportunity to finish the assignment for homework if class time did not permit for completion.