Types of Data

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data refers to data that can be counted or measured and is expressed in numbers. For example, the number of pets in a household.

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data refers to data that can be divided into groups or categories. For example, types of pets (dog, cat, bird).

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What does 'change over time' mean in data collection?

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'Change over time' refers to data that shows how a value changes at different points in time. For example, measuring a plant's height every week.

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Give an example of numerical data.

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An example of numerical data is measuring the height of a sunflower in centimeters.

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Give an example of categorical data.

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An example of categorical data is listing the colors of cars in a parking lot.

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What type of data is used when measuring heart rate changes?

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Change over time.

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How can you collect numerical data in a classroom?

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You can collect numerical data by counting the number of students who brought lunch from home.

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What type of data is represented by the number of vehicles at a drive-thru?

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Change over time.

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What is the importance of measuring data over time?

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Measuring data over time helps to identify trends and patterns, such as growth rates or changes in behavior.

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What type of data is used when recording how long students can keep their eyes open?

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Numerical.