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Identify data collection procedures

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Identify data collection procedures — free printable Middle School Science worksheet

Middle school students examine data collection procedures in this Scientific Engineering Practices worksheet, identifying what makes a collection method valid and how to select the right tools and techniques for a given investigation. Teachers can use it during a lab safety and tools unit to help students understand that how data is gathered is as important as what is gathered. Strong data collection habits underpin every experiment students will conduct in science.

Learning objectives

  • Identify appropriate data collection procedures for different types of scientific investigations
  • Explain how the choice of tools and recording methods affects data quality
  • Evaluate whether a described data collection procedure is valid and well-suited to its purpose

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