Data Analysis of Algae Tanks
Overview
Use data sets from a group of ninth grade students to analyze and draw conclusions, find sources of error, and identify variables and constants.
Data Analysis of Algae Tanks
The attached data sets were taken from a group of ninth grade students who actively monitored 6 algae tanks for roughly a month. Several measures were taken to try to make the data accurate. However, potential sources of error or variables can also be identified.
The following is several different data sets. Students can analyze the different data sets to draw conclusions and to identify sources of error.