Data Science for Young Minds — Grade 2
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Defining 'data' as information collected | Defining 'data' as information collected on purpose |
| Collecting multiple types of data about | Collecting multiple types of data about a group |
| Organizing data into structured tables | Organizing data into structured tables |
| Distinguishing between data and random f | Distinguishing between data and random facts |
Data means information we collect on purpose to answer a question. It is not just random facts!
Collect real data: each person's height, favorite color, and number of siblings. Record everything.
Organize your collected data into a neat table with column headers. Your data has structure now!
Not everything is data. Learn the difference between information collected on purpose and random trivia.