Basics
.edu, .gov, .org
Should we always trust graphs?
Not always! We should be skeptical
What do scientist do when they have a question?
They test it!
anything that can be viewed by your 5 senses
What is the mascot of DGS?
The Dragons?
These are the people who write CREDIBLE information
Experts
Name the way a graph can be manipulated when choosing only certain data points
Cherry Picking
Why do scientist collect data
To gain a better understanding of the world or about their specific question
What does unreliable mean?
Not trustworthy, bad quality
What is the name of Ms.Jaffe's Cat?
Cleo
All claims should be supported by...
Evidence
Name the way a graph can be manipulated using WORDS the X or Y axis
Changing the labels
What is the term for data that involves numbers and measuring
Quantitative data
Define inference
an educated prediction you can make based on an observation.
What are DGS's colors?
Gold and green!
When looking at an article or information why is the date important?
If the information is not updated it could be incorrect and contribute to spreading misinformation
Name the way a graph can be manipulated using NUMBERS the X or Y axis
Changing the scale.
What is the term for data that involves words and observations?
What does the word reliable mean?
trustworthy, good quality
Is Pluto still a planet?
Maybe- explain your reasoning
If it sounds fake it is...
Name a question we should ask ourselves about graphs.
What story is this graph telling?
Who made the graph?
Where was the data collected?
where did the data come from?
How do we know if the data is reliable?
If it was conducted by an expert, in a lab using the scientific method.
What does credible mean?
believable, trustworthy
What is Ms.Jaffe's fav Starbucks drink?
Iced Vanilla Latte