Data-Driven Problem Solving Flashcard

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Which approach is best for finding the most popular after-school club at Abigail's school?

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Abigail analyzes survey results from students to determine the most popular club.

Answer explanation

The best scenario for a data-driven approach is analyzing survey results to determine the most popular lunch option. This involves using data to make an informed decision, unlike the other options which are based on personal preferences.

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What characteristic makes a business problem ideal for a data-driven solution?

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The problem can be measured and quantified.

Answer explanation

The ideal characteristic for a data-driven solution is that the problem can be measured and quantified. This allows for objective analysis and the use of data to derive insights, unlike subjective opinions or rumors.

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Kai is in charge of reducing energy consumption at his school. Which approach best demonstrates a data-driven method?

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Collecting and analyzing monthly electricity usage data for each classroom.

Answer explanation

Collecting and analyzing monthly electricity usage data for each classroom is a data-driven method, as it relies on actual data to identify energy consumption patterns, unlike guessing or subjective opinions.

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When is a data-driven approach NOT suitable?

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The problem is based on subjective feelings.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The problem is based on subjective feelings.' Data-driven approaches rely on measurable, numerical data, while subjective feelings are not quantifiable and thus unsuitable for this method.

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Lily is analyzing a dataset that shows the number of hours students study and their test scores. Which question is most appropriate to formulate based on this context?

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What is the average number of hours students study?

Answer explanation

The question about the average number of hours students study directly relates to the dataset provided, making it the most relevant choice. The other options do not pertain to study hours or test scores.

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VA.MATH.9-12.1.DS.1.b

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Benjamin is analyzing a table of monthly rainfall recorded in his city. Which question would be best for him to ask?

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How does the average monthly rainfall compare across different months?

Answer explanation

The question about average monthly rainfall directly relates to the provided data, allowing for analysis of rainfall patterns. The other options are unrelated to rainfall data.

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VA.MATH.9-12.1.DS.1.b

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If you have data on the number of apples picked by students in each grade during a school harvest, which question is most relevant?

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Which grade picks the most apples on average?

Answer explanation

The question about which grade reads the most books on average directly relates to the data provided, making it the most relevant. The other options do not pertain to book reading statistics.

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VA.MATH.9-12.1.DS.1.b

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Abigail is analyzing a dataset of students’ test scores in math and science. Which question is best formulated from this context?

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Is there a relationship between students’ math and science scores?

Answer explanation

The question "Is there a relationship between students’ math and science scores?" directly relates to the dataset provided, focusing on the correlation between the two subjects, making it the most relevant choice.

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What question is most appropriate for a survey about how students commute to school?

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What percentage of students walk to school?

Answer explanation

The survey focuses on how students commute to school, making the question about the percentage of students who walk relevant. The other options pertain to unrelated information about the school.

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VA.MATH.9-12.1.DS.1.b

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Olivia is collecting data on the number of hours her classmates sleep each night. Which question is best to formulate from this context?

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What is the average number of hours students sleep per night?

Answer explanation

The question about the average number of hours students sleep per night directly relates to the provided data, making it the most relevant choice. The other options are unrelated to sleep data.

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