Practice Primary Sources Of Data (1.5) - Data

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Question 1.
Define data.
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What does data represent?
Question 2.
What are primary sources?
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Think about how you gather data during observations.
3Question 3.
What is the main difference between data and information?
- Data is processed; Information is raw
- Data is raw; Information is processed
- They are the same
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Think about how data is used in reporting.
4Question 4.
True or False: Personal observations are a method of collecting secondary data.
- True
- False
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Consider the definition of primary sources.
Question 5.
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?
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Consider how different methods can bring diverse perspectives.
Question 6.
Discuss how misinterpretation of data could affect community resource allocation. Provide an example.
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Think about real-world consequences of using averages without supporting data.

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