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7.5 Data Collection, Trials, and Reliability Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 7 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 7.5 Data Collection, Trials, and Reliability. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Data Collection, Trials, and Reliability - Which change would most increase the reliability of experimental results? (NGSS SEPs: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; CCSS 6.SP.B.5)

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Grade 7

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Students test whether different backpack designs reduce shoulder pressure using pressure sensors. Some sensors are placed in slightly different locations each trial. Which change would most increase the reliability of the results?

AMark the sensor placement locations and use the same placement and posture for every trial, repeating trials and averaging pressure values.

BTest different backpack weights each trial without measuring them.

CMove sensors around to “sample more points” without tracking placement.

DHave different students choose where to place sensors each time.

Solution & Explanation:If sensor placement changes, readings change for reasons unrelated to the backpack. Consistent placement, posture, and repeated trials make results repeatable.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A group tests if a certain fertilizer changes soil pH over weeks. Their pH meter readings vary because the meter is not stored properly and dries out. "Which change would most increase the reliability of the results?,A. Measure pH only at the end of the experiment. | B. Use pH paper sometimes and the meter other times to save supplies. | C. Add extra fertilizer right before measuring to make the effect bigger. | D. Maintain the pH meter properly (store electrode in storage solution and calibrate regularly) before taking repeated measurements.,D,A poorly stored electrode can give inconsistent readings. Proper storage and calibration improve measurement consistency

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A student tests if a new stretching routine increases flexibility. She measures reach distance, but she measures at different times after warming up. Which change would most increase the reliability of the results?

ARecord only the best reach distance and ignore the rest.

BMeasure at the same point in the routine each day (for example, 5 minutes after warm-up) and repeat measurements over many days.

CUse a different flexibility test each day.

DMeasure whenever you feel like it, since real life varies.

Solution & Explanation:Flexibility changes with warm-up time. Consistent timing and repeated measurements reduce random variation.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.7.5 (Grade 7 science practice focused on data collection, trials, and reliability.).