Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Reading For Meaning In Science
Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: Science
Chapter: Chapter 2 Designing And Interpreting Science Experiments
Learning Objectives
You will be asked to:
- Decide whether conclusions are supported by data
- Make conclusions based on data
- Make predictions based on data
- Based on the data presented, you may need to infer a conclusion or a prediction. The key to drawing valid conclusions is to apply logic while using scientific methods.
Data Analysis and Conclusions
One of the most important steps of data in science experiments is the statistical analysis stage. Data analysis entails the application of different methods and techniques to summarize interpret, and draw future predictions and conclusions regarding a set of data.
Differences between Conclusion and prediction
Concluding is the last phase in the scientific method and refers to the process of making a judgment based on the information gathered through experimentation. A conclusion is the result of an investigation. For a conclusion to be valid, it must be supported by evidence. To make a valid conclusion, a science student may also be required to utilize their prior knowledge and experience to draw valid conclusions based on the evidence provided. A conclusion is critical in approving or disapproving a hypothesis. A prediction refers to what scientists think will happen in the future based on the collected and analyzed data. To predict, one has to look at the trend in data and the results of the experiment.