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1

What does 'data' mean?

  • Any word
  • Information collected on purpose to answer a question
  • Numbers only
  • Computer files
2

Which is an example of collecting data?

  • Hearing a bird sing
  • Asking everyone in class their height and writing it down
  • Watching TV
  • Eating lunch
3

A data table has...

  • Random notes everywhere
  • Rows and columns with headers that organize information
  • Just numbers
  • Pictures only
4

Is 'the sky is blue today' data?

  • Yes, always
  • Only if you are collecting sky color information on purpose
  • No, never
  • Only on Tuesdays
5

What are 'column headers' in a table?

  • The biggest numbers
  • Labels at the top that tell you what each column contains
  • The first row of data
  • Decorations
6

You measure everyone's height. The heights are...

  • Opinions
  • Data — numbers you collected on purpose
  • Guesses
  • Secrets
7

Which is NOT a good reason to collect data?

  • To answer a question
  • To learn about a group
  • To compare things
  • To make someone feel bad
8

3 pieces of data about a person could be...

  • Their feelings, dreams, and wishes
  • Their height, favorite color, and number of siblings
  • Their secrets
  • Three guesses about them