Data Collection Quiz

What does the term "data" mean?

• A) A collection of only numbers that tell us how much of something.

• B) Information that can be collected by observation, questioning, or measurement.

• C) To ask questions to gather information that can be entered in a computer.

• D) Guessing information without any observation or measurement.

Which of the following are methods that can be used to collect and gather data? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Surveys

• B) Observations

• C) Guessing

• D) All 3 methods

Which table represents the same data as the picture graph?

• Classmates’ Favorite School Subjects: Math - 5, Reading - 2, Science - 8

• Classmates’ Favorite School Subjects: Math - 8, Reading - 2, Science - 5

• Classmates’ Favorite School Subjects: Math - 10, Reading - 4, Science - 16

According to the bar graph, which type of shoe is the most popular among third graders?

• Sneakers

• Sandals

• Boots

• Crocs

Based on the bar graph, select two statements that are true.

• More third graders like boots than sandals.

• There are fewer third graders who like crocs than third graders who like sneakers.

• Sneakers are as popular as crocs.

• There are about 25 third graders who like boots or crocs.

What can a bar graph be used to show?

• Patterns or trends over time

• The least liked type of shoe

• The exact number of students who like sneakers

• Symbols representing multiple amounts

What does a picture graph use to represent data?

• Bars of different heights

• Symbols and a key

• Words and sentences

What is the difference in sales between pasta and hamburgers in a day according to the bar graph?

• $65

• $90

• $45

Which favorite food's sales is the same amount as hamburger and chicken combined?

• Pizza

• Pasta

• Hamburger

• Chicken

How many fewer pages were read on Wednesday than both Tuesday and Friday combined?

• 15

• 90

• 20

• 50