Data

The video tutorial explains the purpose of data collection, such as recording variables like rainfall or temperature. It also clarifies the distinction between 'data' as a plural term and 'datum' as its singular form, which refers to a single value in a dataset or a point on a graph.

What is one of the purposes of collecting data?

• To design a new video game

• To create a fictional story

• To record variables like rainfall

• To paint a landscape

Which of the following is an example of a variable that might be recorded in data collection?

• The temperature of a location

• The taste of a fruit

• The sound of music

• The color of a car

How is the term 'data' correctly used in a sentence?

• Data is a singular noun.

• Data refers to a single value.

• Data is a plural noun.

• Data is a type of graph.

What does the term 'datum' refer to?

• A collection of data points

• A single value in a data set

• A method of data analysis

• A type of data graph

In the context of data, what is a 'datum'?

• A single data point

• A group of variables

• A type of measurement

• A statistical method