Environmental Science Statistics and Models

To fully understand a complex environmental issue, you may need to consider:

verbal or graphical explanation for how a system works or is organized

Reading scientific reports is an example of

In a population, characteristics such as size will often by clustered around the

A conceptual model represents a way of thinking about

one or more equations that represents the way a system or process works

the number of objects or events SAMPLED

3-D models you can touch

scientists ___ experiments to make sure the resuls are meaningful.

If the results of your experiment do not support your hypothesis, you should:

the number obtained by adding up the data and dividing by the sum

The prize for getting the most stars at the end of the quarter is

Scientists form _________ hypotheses to answer questions.

The experimental treatment differs from the control treatment only in the ___ being studied.

a conceputal model that provides a systematic process for making decisons

the probability of an unwanted outcome

the chance that something will happen

the collection and classification of data that are in the form of numbers

The relative arrangement of the members of a statistical population

Maps and graphs make up this type of model