Lesson goals

• Processing and analysis of quantitative population and abiotic data

Lesson description

Using recently collected and historic data, students process and analyse their findings to seek trends in population dynamics and driving abiotic factors. Once analysed, students represent their findings with the use of appropriate graphs and figures.

Estimated time

• 60 minutes

Supporting materials

• Lesson 7 Worksheet - data processing and analysis

• Lesson 7 - data processing Google Sheet

Outcomes

Working Scientifically - Processing Data and Information

• Selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

• Select qualitative and quantitative data and information and represent them using a range of formats, digital technologies and appropriate media

• Evaluate and improve the quality of data

Working Scientifically - Analysing Data and Information

• Analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information

• Derive trends, patterns and relationships in data and information

• Assess error, uncertainty and limitations in data

• Assess the relevance, accuracy, validity and reliability of primary and secondary data and suggest improvements to investigations