Analyzing data in 6–8 builds on K–5 and progresses to extending quantitative analysis to investigations, distinguishing between correlation and causation, and basic statistical techniques of data and error analysis.

• Analyze and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in findings.
• Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to identify linear and nonlinear relationships.
• Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for phenomena.
• Analyze displays of data to identify linear and nonlinear relationships.