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AP Computer Science Principles in JavaScript

Lesson 13.3 Data Collection & Limitations

Description

In this lesson, students learn how computers can be used to collect and store data. They learn best practices for interpreting data that is presented. Data visualizations can be very helpful in recognizing patterns and answering questions, but can also be used to mislead if skewed or full of bias.


Objective

Students will be able to:

  • Understand how computers collect and store data
  • Analyze data interpretation by learning ways in which data can be skewed
  • How to think meta-cognitively about the data being represented