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Science Experiment Data Analysis

Janna conducted an experiment to determine the effect of sunlight exposure and water on plant growth over 3 weeks, with 8 plants receiving varying levels of each variable. She recorded the height of each plant weekly and analyzed the data in tables and graphs showing the relationship between light, water, and average growth. The results allowed her to draw conclusions about how the independent variables of sunlight and water affected the dependent variable of plant height.

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Science Experiment Data Analysis

Janna conducted an experiment to determine the effect of sunlight exposure and water on plant growth over 3 weeks, with 8 plants receiving varying levels of each variable. She recorded the height of each plant weekly and analyzed the data in tables and graphs showing the relationship between light, water, and average growth. The results allowed her to draw conclusions about how the independent variables of sunlight and water affected the dependent variable of plant height.

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Data Analysis Worksheet

Background: One of the most important steps that a scientist completes during an
experiment is data processing and presentation. Data can be analyzed via data tables or
graphs. The purpose of this worksheet is to give you an opportunity to demonstrate your
knowledge of these scientific skills.

Experiment: Janna wants to determine the effect that amount of sunlight exposure and
amount of water has on the growth of plants. She altered both variables for her
experimental plants, and measured the growth of each over the course of three weeks.

Hypothesis: Using an “if … then …” statement, write a hypothesis (prediction) of how you
think light exposure and water will affect plant growth:

Data Table 1: Growth of Eight Plants in a Three-Week Period with Varying Treatments
Amount Amount Height Height Height Average
of Light of Water Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Growth
per Day per Day in cm in cm in cm
Plant 0 hours ¼ cup 0 cm 0 cm 0 cm
1
Plant 0 hours 1 cup 0 cm 0cm 0 cm
2
Plant 4 hours ¼ cup 1 cm 3 cm 6 cm
3
Plant 4 hours 1 cup 0.5 cm 1 cm 1.5 cm
4
Plant 8 hours ¼ cup 1.5 cm 4 cm 8 cm
5
Plant 8 hours 1 cup 1 cm 3cm 6 cm
6
Plant 16 hours ¼ cup 1 cm 2cm 3 cm
7
Plant 16 hours 1 cup 1.5 cm 5 cm 10 cm
8

Graph: On the following page, create bar graphs to display the relationships between the
plant, the amount of light exposure per day, and the amount of water provided. Graph the
average growth data over the three weeks.

On both graphs, make sure to include a title, legend, labels (including units) for both axes,
and use a ruler to make your bars. Be sure to make the X-axis show the independent
variable(s), and the Y-axis show the dependent variable.
Bar Graph 1: Amount of Sunlight Exposure vs. Average Growth of
Plants

Legend:

Bar Graph 2: Amount of Water Provided vs. Average Growth of Plants

Legend:
Data Table 2: Plant Average Growth (cm) Results with Varying Water and Sun
Exposure Treatments

Sunlight 0 hours 4 hours 8 hours 16 hours


Exposure
Water ¼ cup
1 cup

Conclusion:

1. In this plant growth experiment, what were the two variables tested?

2. What conclusions can you draw in regards to the amount of light a plant was
exposed to and how tall the plant grew? Reference the data to explain your
answer!

3. What conclusions can you draw in regards to the amount of water given to a plant
and how tall the plant grew? Reference the data to explain your answer!

4. What was your original hypothesis? Was it confirmed or disconfirmed by the data?
Explain.

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