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Puzzling out patterns

Rebecca L. Johnson

200424 pagesabout 20–35 minutes
2004
first published
  • 2004National Geographic · 24 pages · ENGISBN 9780792245940

Discusses the mathematical tools and techniques that scientists use to gather, analyze and interpret data. Explains ratios, how to use them to make a scale model, and how to recognize patterns in ratio tables. Explores how scientists use sonar to map the seafloor. Teaches how to use patterns on graphs to make predictions.

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Written forMiddle grade
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