Week 5 Assessment : Data Analysis & Computational Thinking

What does a line graph best show?

• A. A pattern over time

• B. Favorite colors

• C. Names of students

• D. Directions to school

Why do engineers use data?

• To guess outcomes

• To decorate slides

• To make informed decisions

• To avoid testing

What does it mean to interpret data?

• To skip it

• To memorize it

• To understand what it means

• To throw it away

What is computational thinking?

• Writing essays

• Cooking step-by-step

• Solving problems using logic and data

• Avoiding computer use

What is an algorithm?

• A. A type of graph

• B. A math trick

• C. A step-by-step plan to solve a problem

• D. A random action

What kind of thinking helps break big problems into smaller steps?

• Emotional

• Historical

• Computational

• Musical

A scatter plot shows:

• A story

• The relationship between two sets of data

• A list of students

• A timeline of events

What is one reason engineers test and analyze data?

• To waste time

• To avoid doing math

• To improve their designs

• To make things harder

Which device uses computational thinking to count your steps?

• Thermometer

• Light bulb

• Smartwatch

• Hammer

Why is data important in engineering?

• It helps make better decisions

• It replaces teamwork

• It’s used only for decoration

• It solves every problem without testing