Data Collection Methods

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What is data collection?

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Data collection is the process of gathering information to answer questions or solve problems.

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a list of questions used to collect information from people.

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What method would you use to find out how students get to school?

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You would use a survey to ask students how they get to school.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a method used to test a hypothesis by changing one variable and observing the effects.

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What is observation in data collection?

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Observation is watching and recording behaviors or events without interfering.

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What is measurement in data collection?

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Measurement is the process of obtaining the size, quantity, or degree of something.

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Why would you use a survey to collect data?

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You use a survey to gather opinions or information from a group of people.

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What type of data can you collect through observation?

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You can collect data on behaviors, actions, or events as they happen.

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What is the purpose of collecting data?

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The purpose of collecting data is to gain insights, make decisions, or answer questions.

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What is a key question to ask in a survey about favorite sports?

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A key question could be 'What is your favorite sport?'