Session 8 Quiz

What is the first step in a data investigation?

• Decide your verdict
• Find and verify the original source of the data claim
• Make a graph
• Ask a teacher

What should you check about a study's methodology?

• Only the conclusion
• Sample size, selection method, what was measured, who funded it, and when it was done
• Just the graph
• Nothing — methodology does not matter

What are the four possible verdict ratings?

• Good, Bad, Ugly, Unknown
• Supported, Partially Supported, Misleading, or False
• True, False, Maybe, Unsure
• A, B, C, D

What should you do if you cannot determine the truth?

• Make up an answer
• Declare 'Inconclusive — more data needed' which is a valid verdict
• Pick the answer you like best
• Ask the internet

What is the most important question a Data Detective asks?

• Is this graph pretty?
• Where did this data come from, and what is missing?
• Did a computer make this?
• Is this on social media?

What does being a 'Data Detective for life' mean?

• Getting a job as a detective
• Never stopping questioning — always asking where data comes from and whether claims are supported
• Only investigating crimes
• Reading every data article

How should you handle someone disagreeing with your verdict?

• Get angry
• Welcome the challenge, ask for their evidence, and have a respectful discussion
• Ignore them
• Change your verdict immediately

After completing Grade 5, what can you do?

• Only basic math
• Evaluate any data claim critically: check sources, spot bias, understand probability, protect privacy, and present evidence-based verdicts
• Nothing new
• Only use spreadsheets