Data Models & Simulations: Using Technology to Understand Real L

What is a data model?

• A way to represent real-life situations using computer software

• A type of computer hardware

• A programming language

• A type of database.

A data model helps us ______ and understand information.

• confuse

• organize

• delete

• ignore

Spreadsheets are used for ______ money.

• tracking

• losing

• hiding

• spending

Which of the following is a tool for organizing information?

• Database

• Hammer

• Paintbrush

• Bicycle

Spreadsheets are great for ______ and planning.

• Storing information

• Budgets

• Student records

• Library books

Which of the following uses formulas to do math automatically?

• Databases

• Spreadsheets

• Student records

• Library books

Fill in the blank: The remaining budget is calculated as total budget minus ______.

• A) Income

• B) Expenses

• C) Savings

• D) Guests

What is one of the uses of a spreadsheet model in party planning?

• Sending invitations

• Tracking budget

• Choosing music

• Decorating

Simulations let us practice without ______.

• real consequences

• any effort

• any tools

• any guidance

Models are used in stores for ______.

• Managing inventory

• Patient records

• Player statistics

• Forecasting