Session 3: What Is Data?
Learn that 'data' means information we collect on purpose. The difference between data and random facts.
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Lessons 1-4
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Defining 'data' as information collected on purpose
- Collecting multiple types of data about a group
- Organizing data into structured tables
- Distinguishing between data and random facts
Session Lessons
1
The Word 'Data'
Data means information we collect on purpose to answer a question. It is not just random facts!
~30 minutes Discussion
2
Collecting Data About Us
Collect real data: each person's height, favorite color, and number of siblings. Record everything.
~30 minutes Activity
3
Putting Data in a Table
Organize your collected data into a neat table with column headers. Your data has structure now!
~30 minutes Activity
4
Data vs. Random Facts
Not everything is data. Learn the difference between information collected on purpose and random trivia.
~30 minutes Discussion