1 - Data - Its Source and Compilation
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of data?
💡 Hint: Think about measurements you see in daily news.
Name a primary source of data.
💡 Hint: Consider how you might collect data directly.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the term 'datum' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the smallest unit of data.
Is statistical analysis only useful in geography?
💡 Hint: Consider other fields that use statistics.
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Challenge Problems
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You have been tasked with conducting a survey in your town to gather data on citizens' transportation habits. Design a primary data collection method using interviews while considering privacy concerns.
💡 Hint: Think about what aspects of transportation might be relevant.
Analyze the importance of presenting data using statistical tables versus textual descriptions. Which method enhances understanding more and why?
💡 Hint: Consider how quickly you can grasp information from a table compared to reading paragraphs.
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