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 the purpose of keeping a record of certain variables?

What are some examples of variables that might be recorded?

What does the term 'data' refer to in a plural sense?

What is the singular form of 'data' and what does it represent?

How can a datum be represented in a data set or on a graph?