Data Interpretation in Science
This worksheet helps 6th-grade students practice interpreting various forms of scientific data, including graphs and tables, to draw conclusions and answer questions.
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Data Interpretation in Science
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Read each question carefully and analyze the data provided (graphs, tables, or descriptions) to determine the best answer. Show your work or explain your reasoning where requested.
The bar graph below shows the average monthly rainfall (in mm) for a city over six months.
1. Which month had the highest rainfall?
2. What was the difference in rainfall between the wettest and driest months?
Determine if the following statements about data interpretation are True or False.
1. The x-axis on a graph usually represents the dependent variable.
True
False
2. Scientists use data to support or refute their hypotheses.
True
False
Fill in the blank with the correct term.
1. A is a visual representation of data using bars of different heights.
2. The process of analyzing data to draw conclusions is called data .
1. Why is it important for scientists to accurately interpret data?
2. Describe one type of graph and when you would use it to display data.
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