1.5 - Primary Sources of Data
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Practice Questions
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Define data.
💡 Hint: What does data represent?
What are primary sources?
💡 Hint: Think about how you gather data during observations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main difference between data and information?
💡 Hint: Think about how data is used in reporting.
True or False: Personal observations are a method of collecting secondary data.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of primary sources.
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You are tasked with analyzing the population growth in your city. What methods would you use to collect primary data, and why would these methods be effective?
💡 Hint: Consider how different methods can bring diverse perspectives.
Discuss how misinterpretation of data could affect community resource allocation. Provide an example.
💡 Hint: Think about real-world consequences of using averages without supporting data.
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