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Factors affecting seed germination: data analysis

I can describe and explain the results of an investigation into factors affecting seed germination.

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Factors affecting seed germination: data analysis

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Key learning points

  1. Displaying results in a table.
  2. Displaying categoric and numerical data.
  3. Interpreting and describing the results of an investigation into factors affecting seed germination.
  4. Identifying patterns or trends in the results.
  5. Writing a conclusion for an investigation into factors that affect seed germination.

Keywords

  • Table - A way of displaying results to make them easier to read and interpret.

  • Categoric - Variables that have values that are labels.

  • Numerical - A value that is a number; these variables may display trends.

  • Conclusion - A description and explanation of findings.

  • Trend - A pattern displayed in data.

Common misconception

Displaying results in a table landscape with variables the wrong way round.

Clear descriptions and examples of correct tables.


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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is part of a seed?
gamete
Correct answer: embryo
zygote
Q2.
Put these stages of development into the correct order.
1 - gametes are produced
2 - fertilisation takes place
3 - a zygote is formed
Q3.
Where are seeds produced?
An image in a quiz
ova
ovule
Correct answer: ovary
ovum
Q4.
Where do we record our results during a scientific experiment?
Correct answer: in a table
on a graph
as a tally chart
in the conclusion
in a flow chart
Q5.
Match the gamete to where it is produced.
An image in a quiz
Correct Answer:pollen,anther
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anther

Correct Answer:ova,ovary
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ovary

Q6.
Who is right?
Andeep: Germination is when a seed is dispersed by an animal.
Sam: Germination is when a seed is made through fertilisation.
Alex: Germination is when a seed produces a food store that it will use to grow.
Correct answer: Laura: Germination is when a seed sprouts and it is growing.
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6 Questions

Q1.
How should experimental results be recorded?
in a graph
Correct answer: in a table
in a flow chart
in a method
Q2.
Which of these are examples of categoric data?
height of pupils in your class
the amount of salt added to water used to water plants
Correct answer: eye colour of pupils in your school
Correct answer: presence or absence of soil when germinating seeds
different temperatures used to germinate seedlings
Q3.
Which factors do not affect seed germination?
amount of light
volume of water
Correct answer: composition of the container
available nutrients
temperature
Q4.
What are the trends in these results? As the volume of water increases ...
An image in a quiz
Correct answer: from 0-60 ml, the number of cress seeds germinating increases.
from 80-100 ml, the number of cress seeds germinating then decreases.
Correct answer: from 60-100 ml, the number of cress seeds germinating then decreases.
from 0-40 ml, the number of cress seeds germinating increases.
There is no trend in the data.
Q5.
What should a conclusion include?
Correct answer: a description of the relationship between variables
Correct answer: a description of the numerical trends (or absence of)
improvements for the investigation
a method detailing safety instructions
Correct answer: explanation of results using scientific knowledge
Q6.
What is the independent variable in an investigation into the effect of temperature on plant growth.
Correct Answer: temperature, different temperatures, range of temperatures, temperatures