GED
Comprehensive study of GED covering fundamental concepts and advanced applications.
Advanced Topics
Scientific Investigation and Data Analysis
Investigating Like a Scientist
Go beyond the basics by designing your own experiments and interpreting scientific data. You'll learn how to analyze charts, graphs, and statistics, and draw logical conclusions.
Key Skills
- Planning experiments with controls and variables
- Analyzing data sets and spotting trends
- Understanding probability and basic statistics
- Drawing conclusions and making predictions
Real-World Connections
- Conducting a science project at home or school
- Reading and interpreting public health data
Examples
Comparing the effectiveness of different plant fertilizers using a controlled experiment
Analyzing a bar graph of local rainfall to identify seasonal patterns
In a Nutshell
Develop the skills to investigate questions and make sense of scientific information.