7.PS.2 Data Cycle

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What is the Data Cycle?

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The Data Cycle is a process that involves collecting, analyzing, and communicating data to make informed decisions.

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What information is essential for determining bus routes for students?

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Student addresses and how they commute to school.

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What does a histogram represent?

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A histogram is a graphical representation of the distribution of numerical data, showing the frequency of data points within certain ranges.

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How can you determine the number of students represented in a histogram?

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By summing the frequencies of all the bins in the histogram.

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a simple way to display data along a number line, showing the frequency of data points.

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What is the importance of analyzing data results?

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Analyzing data results helps to draw conclusions, identify trends, and make informed decisions based on the data.

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What is a key question to ask when communicating results?

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Does the data answer the original question?

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What does it mean if a histogram cannot tell the exact price of an item?

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It means that the histogram provides a range of values but does not specify an exact value.

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What is the role of data collection in the Data Cycle?

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Data collection is the first step in the Data Cycle, where relevant information is gathered for analysis.

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What is a common mistake when interpreting histograms?

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Assuming that the histogram provides exact values rather than ranges.