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Data Collection Table

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Title: ________________________________________________________

Dependent Variable:

Independent
Variable
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Average
                         
                         
                         

Procedure

  1. Give title to table.
  2. List the independent variables (manipulating variables).
  3. Write in the dependent variable (responding variable).
  4. Record data collected. Remember to include units.
  5. Total all data.
  6. Average totals. Include units in final boxes.
  7. Use information gathered to write up your results.
  8. Graph your results.
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