By the end of the unit you will be able to:

*Identify and classify experimental variables as independent, dependent or controlled. Make qualitative (non-mathematical) predictions about the relationship between variables.

*Record the procedure used to gather data from the apparatus.

*Construct and label a data table.

*Select appropriate measuring devices.

*Consider accuracy of measuring device.

*Collect data for the widest reasonable range of independent variable values.

*Use metric units, conversions and prefixes.

*Use Graphical Analysis software to perform graphical analysis of data.

*Write mathematical representations, in standard y=mx+b form, for linearized data.

*Relate mathematical and graphical expressions.