Practice Semi/quasi-government Publications (1.6.1.2) - Data - Its Source and Compilation

Practice: Semi/Quasi-government Publications

Lesson 1.6.1.2Data - Its Source and Compilation

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Question 1.
Define data in your own words.
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Think about how data relates to measurements.
Question 2.
What is a primary source of data?
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Consider an interview or survey.
3Question 3.
What is the difference between raw data and processed data?
- Raw data is organized; processed data is unorganized
- Raw data is collected firsthand; processed data is analyzed
- Both are the same
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Think about the data collection process.
4Question 4.
True or False: Semi-government publications are important for data acquisition.
- True
- False
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Consider the role of such publications in policy making.
Question 5.
You are tasked with researching urban development data for your city. List the semi-quasi government publications you would refer to and explain their relevance.
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Think of the agencies managing urban resources.
Question 6.
Critically analyze a geographical data set from a government publication. What conclusions can you draw from it?
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What patterns or trends does the data reveal?

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