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Research 1 Activity Sheet
Quarter 3 - MELC 7
Weeks 7-8
Analyze and Interpret Data
REGION VI-WESTERN VISAYAS
Research 1
Activity Sheet No. 7- Analyze and Interpret Data
First Edition, 2021
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RESEARCH 1 ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 7
Analyze and Interpret Data
I. Learning Competency with Code
Analyze or examine data, make necessary interpretations, and determine the
truthfulness of hypothesis based on given sets of data. (SSP_RS7-IPS-III-q-r21)
II. Background Information for Learners
Gathering data in an investigation is an important scientific process to collect
pieces of evidence that one needs to support his/her formulated hypothesis. Data are
information collected through experimentation that are usually in numerical form
gathered using a series of observations and inferences. These are what the scientists
analyze and interpret to find answers to their questions.
Interpreting data is an integrated skill that requires the application of other basic
process skills-specifically inferring, predicting, classifying and communicating. It is
through this complex process that the usefulness of data is determined in answering the
question being investigated. Interpretations are always subject to revision in the light of
new or more refined data.
The sequence of interpreting data is:
a. Select data pertinent to the question asked.
b. Process raw data to explain trends or relationships.
c. Describe information as it is displayed on tables or graphs.
d. Make and explain inferences from tables or graphs.
e. Set criteria for assessing the validity, precision, and usefulness of data
f. Compare sets of related data to test the credibility of inferences and
generalizations.
g. Select the most acceptable interpretation from multiple interpretations of the
same set of data.
h. State criteria for restricting inferences and generalizations to those inferences
and generalizations supported by data.
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III. Activity Proper
Activity 1: Experiment Time!
Directions: Conduct the following experiment to be able to gather, examine and interpret
data and determine the truthfulness of the given hypothesis.
Statement of the Problem
• How does sunlight affect the growth of plants?
Hypothesis
• The light from the sun affects the growth of plants.
Materials
• two identical seed boxes (or any identical containers)
• humus (or any healthy soil)
• plant seeds (any seed that is available in your home that is easy to grow like
monggo, tomato, beans, etc.)
• black cloth
Gathering of Data
1. Prepare the materials.
2. Put equal amount of soil in the two seed boxes or containers that you have. Label
them Seed Box A and Seed Box B.
3. Place equal number of seeds at various intervals in each seed box or container.
10 to 20 seeds will do depending on the size of your seed box or container.
4. Water each seed box or container equally and regularly.
5. Place the two seed boxes or containers in a secure place in your backyard.
6. Cover Seed Box B with a black cloth (make sure the cloth is not touching the soil).
Just let Seed Box A open.
7. Observe the two seed boxes or containers every morning for 10 days by counting
the number of sprouts in each seed box daily.
8. Record your data and observations.
9. You may take a picture of the two seed boxes daily from Day 1 to Day 10 (if you
have an available gadget).
10. Answer the guide questions.
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Analyzing and Presenting the Data
Record your data in the following table:
Seed box Number of sprouts
Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day Day 10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Guide Questions:
1. Which seed box /container has a greater number of sprouts after 10 days?
_______________________________________________________________
2. Which seed box/container has a smaller number of sprouts after 10 days?
________________________________________________________________
3. What factor affects the difference in the number of sprouts in Seed Box A and
Seed Box B?
________________________________________________________________
4. How would you interpret the gathered data based on the table?
________________________________________________________________
5. In what other ways can you present your data?
________________________________________________________________
6. Do the results of the experiment support your hypothesis? Explain your answer.
________________________________________________________________
7. What conclusion can you make out of the result of your experiment?
________________________________________________________________
IV. Reflection
Complete the statements below.
I understand___________________________________________________________
I do not understand______________________________________________________
I need more information about _____________________________________________
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V. Links and other References
https://castle.eiu.edu/~scienced/3290/science/process/crb.html#:~:text=Skill%2
D%2DInterpreting%20Data,answering%20the%20question%20being
%20investigated
Most Essential Learning Competencies (2020)
VI. Answer Key
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Guide Questions:
