Using Data from Tables

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What is a table in data representation?

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A table is a way to organize information in rows and columns, making it easier to read and compare data.

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How do you find the difference between two numbers?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller number from the larger number.

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What does it mean to compare data?

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Comparing data means looking at two or more pieces of information to see how they are similar or different.

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What is a favorite sport survey?

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A favorite sport survey is a way to ask people which sport they like the most and collect their answers.

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How can you count the total number of students in a survey?

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Add up all the responses from the survey to find the total number of students who answered.

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What does it mean to vote in a survey?

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Voting in a survey means choosing your favorite option from a list and counting how many people chose each option.

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How do you read a table?

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To read a table, look at the headings to understand what the data represents, then find the information in the rows and columns.

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What is the purpose of asking about favorite pets?

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The purpose is to find out which pets are most liked by students.

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How do you find out how many more students prefer one activity over another?

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Subtract the number of students who prefer the second activity from the number who prefer the first.

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What is a data comparison question?

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A data comparison question asks you to look at two or more sets of data and find out how they relate to each other.