1. M & M CANDIES LAB
Scientific Process

2. M&M Candies LAB Data Table #1: Group Data
Purpose: To use M&M candies to demonstrate the calculation and understanding of mean, median, & mode 1. Without opening or touching your bag of "M&Ms"® Candies, estimate how many are inside and record your answer in Data Table #1. 2. Predict how many of each color you will have. (If your estimated total is 10 "M&Ms"® Candies in your bag then your total prediction of "M&Ms"® Candies colors should also add to 10.) 3. Open your bag and find your actual total and how many you have of each color. 4. Record your results in Data Table #1
Create the table below
Data Table #1: Group Data

3. M & M LAB
Create a Data Table #2 to reflect the number of M&M’s in each groups bag
Data Table #2: Class Data
Using Data Table #2, calculate the mean, median, and mode of the candy colors for the class and place in Data Table #3
Data Table #3: Class Data
Groups R O Y G Bl Br 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Mean
Median
Mode
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Brown

4. MORE DATA
Using Data Table #2, calculate the total number of M&M candies for each color and create a Bar Graph to display the class’s M&M color data. Use the same color crayon for the color of your "M&M's"® Candies. Bar Graph: Class Data
Number of M&M’s 30 25 20 15 10 5
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Brown
Color of M&M’s

5. Formal Lab Report Cover Page Report Create a Formal Lab Report Title
Student
Teacher
Subject
Period
Due Date
Report
Title
Problem:
Purpose:
Hypothesis:
Experimental Design:
Materials:
Procedures:
Data: Tables/Graphs
Statement of Relationship
Conclusion:

6. What is the format for a LAB REPORT?
Title
Problem: Question Form
Purpose: Statement Form
Hypothesis: If the IV, Then the DV, Because Statement
Experimental Design: Snap Shot of Experiment
Materials: List Items to be Used
Procedures: Provide detailed Steps
Data Analysis: Tables, Graphs, & Statement of Relationship
Conclusion: Determine if your hypothesis was supported or rejected and explain