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Session 3 Study Guide: What Is Data?

Data Science for Young Minds — Grade 2

Key Topics

TopicDetails
Defining 'data' as information collectedDefining 'data' as information collected on purpose
Collecting multiple types of data about Collecting multiple types of data about a group
Organizing data into structured tablesOrganizing data into structured tables
Distinguishing between data and random fDistinguishing between data and random facts

Lesson Summaries

Lesson 1: The Word 'Data'

Data means information we collect on purpose to answer a question. It is not just random facts!

Lesson 2: Collecting Data About Us

Collect real data: each person's height, favorite color, and number of siblings. Record everything.

Lesson 3: Putting Data in a Table

Organize your collected data into a neat table with column headers. Your data has structure now!

Lesson 4: Data vs. Random Facts

Not everything is data. Learn the difference between information collected on purpose and random trivia.

Review Questions

  1. What does 'data' mean?
  2. Which is an example of collecting data?
  3. A data table has...
  4. Is 'the sky is blue today' data?
  5. What are 'column headers' in a table?
  6. You measure everyone's height. The heights are...
  7. Which is NOT a good reason to collect data?
  8. 3 pieces of data about a person could be...