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Graphing & Analyzing Data Data Analysis Most critical step in science Improper analysis can: –Waste time –Waste money –Result in potential injuries –Cause.

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  • Graphing & Analyzing Data
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  • Data Analysis Most critical step in science Improper analysis can: Waste time Waste money Result in potential injuries Cause research to move in the wrong direction
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  • Types of Data Analysis Tables Uses Formatting collected data for input into spreadsheets or databases Showing frequency of events Look for patterns in data Compare & Contrast data Quality Control & Quality Assurance of Data
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  • AgencySite NumberSite NameFromToCount USGS13185000BOISE RIVER NR TWIN SPRINGS ID1911-04-012004-09-3034152 USGS13194500BOISE RIVER AT DOWLING RANCH NR ARROWROCK ID1911-03-121955-04-3016121 USGS13202000BOISE RIVER NR BOISE ID1895-01-012004-09-3026569 USGS13203510BOISE R BL DIVERSION DAM NR BOISE ID1986-10-291994-09-302894 USGS13203700BOISE RIVER AT BARBER ID1935-11-271936-09-01122 USGS13205500BOISE RIVER AT BOISE ID1940-02-271982-10-3115588 USGS13206000BOISE RIVER AT GLENWOOD BRIDGE NR BOISE ID1938-03-232004-09-309162 USGS13206305BOISE RIVER SOUTH CHANNEL AT EAGLE ID1999-11-012004-09-301796 USGS13208500BOISE RIVER (N CHANNEL) NR EAGLE ID1935-12-071938-03-31594 USGS13209500BOISE RIVER SOUTH CHANNEL AT LINDER RD NR EAGLE ID1935-12-061938-04-01596 USGS13210050BOISE RIVER NR MIDDLETON ID1974-12-101997-09-306382 USGS13211000BOISE RIVER AT HWY 20-26 XING NR CALDWELL ID1895-08-181895-11-2095 USGS13212500BOISE RIVER AT NOTUS ID1920-03-181973-10-3019241 USGS13212995BOISE R DIVERSIONS FROM AT BOISE TO NR PARMA GAGES1973-10-011983-09-303477 USGS13213000BOISE RIVER NR PARMA ID1971-08-262004-09-3010264
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  • Types of Data Analysis X Y Plots (Line Graphs) Uses Showing trends Showing relationships between 2 or more variables Developing equations to predict future events
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  • Types of Data Analysis Bar Graphs Uses Comparing amounts Comparing changes over time Plotting averages of data collected at different times Plotting statistical data
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  • Types of Data Analysis Uses Showing how the parts compare to the whole Pie Charts
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  • Now its Your turn! 1. In your Comp Book Make an index of your first page. On one of the first lines write Graphing assignment. 2.Create a survey 3.Develop a data table from your results - Title, headings, straight lines 4.Make a BAR graph using your data - Title, labeled axes (X,Y), straight lines. 5. Complete both Activities on page. 793 Red text.