Flashcard on Gathering Information

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What is a good question to ask if you want to know how many books students read?

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How many books do you read in a month?

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Which question helps collect data about animals?

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How many cats do people have?

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What is the best way to gather information for a graph about favorite sports?

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Ask your classmates what their favorite sports are.

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What is the best way to gather information for a graph about types of pets?

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Ask your classmates what pets they own.

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If a teacher wants to know how many students walk to school, what question should he ask?

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How do you get to school?

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What is data collection?

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Data collection is the process of gathering information to answer questions.

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Why is it important to ask the right questions when gathering information?

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Asking the right questions helps you get accurate and useful information.

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What is a survey?

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A survey is a way to ask people questions to gather information.

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What type of question would you ask to find out your classmates' favorite colors?

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What is your favorite color?

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What is a graph?

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A graph is a visual way to show information or data.