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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

Activities

These are all the activities included in the lesson

13.3.1 Collecting Data

13.3.2 Collecting Data Quiz

13.3.3 Reflection: Design a Survey

13.3.4 Reflection: Self-Driving Cars

13.3.5 Data Collection Quiz

13.3.6 Data Limitations

13.3.7 Interpreting Data Quiz

13.3.8 Line Graph

13.3.9 Bar Graph

13.3.10 Pie Chart

13.3.11 Reflection: Importance of Metadata