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In this lesson, we will look at data as evidence.

Once you have looked at all the evidence and found the conclusion, that means looking at all the data, all the evidence, to come up with that conclusion, the answer to the question, you need to present your findings.

This is done using the evidence to explain your conclusion.

Without the evidence, the conclusion could be an opinion or a rumor.

It's important to use the evidence to explain your conclusion to help make it clear why you have got to that conclusion.

So let's get started and learn about using data in the evidence and the conclusion that we come up with to answer the question.

Welcome to today's lesson.

Today's lesson is called Data As Evidence from the unit, Data Detectives.

And by the end of this lesson, you'll be able to use data as evidence to explain a conclusion.

There are four keywords to today's lesson.

Evidence.

Evidence is data that supports an explanation.

Report.

Report is a clear explanation of findings.

Explain.

Explain is to make something clear using reasons and evidence.

Conclusion.

Conclusion is a decision reached using evidence.

There are two sections to today's lesson.

The first is select evidence from data and the second, present findings clearly.

So let's start with select evidence from data.

At Oak Academy Zoo, we have investigated what happened to Ruby.

We will use data as evidence to explain our conclusion.

You can use data to tell a story about what happened, but the story must be supported by evidence.

Sofia says, "We have to show how we know.

Evidence is information that supports an explanation.

Evidence comes from data.

And here we have the transport log, and we can see Ruby Rhino went from the enclosure to the vet at 11:00.

And Zoe Zebra from the field to the stable at 11:30.

And this evidence can support an explanation.

Look at the two statements.

Sofia says, "Ruby stayed overnight at the vet.

" Jacob said, "I think Ruby wanted to explore the zoo.

" Just have a think.

Which of those is supported by evidence?

Let's have a look.

"Ruby stayed overnight at the vet," is supported by evidence from the vet.

Jacob's is an opinion, he thinks it.

Let's have a quick check.

True or false?

Opinions and evidence are the same.

Is that true or false?

Pause the video and have a think.

Opinions and evidence are the same.

Is that true or false?

And then we'll go through the answer.

(no audio) Let's have a look at the answer.

The answer was false.

Why is that false?

Can you explain why it's false?

Pause the video and have a think, and then we'll go through the answer.

(no audio) Let's have a look at the answer.

Evidence uses data to support explanations.

Well done if you got that correct.

We have three data sets that are linked to Ruby.

The transport log, which shows Ruby Rhino went from the enclosure to the vet at 11:00.

The vet appointment list, which shows Ruby Rhino booked in at 11:15.

And the vet treatment notes, which shows Ruby Rhino at 11:15, and the vet's notes, "Sore paw.

A thorn removed and medicine given.

" And, "Overnight stay for monitoring.

" To select evidence, we ask, does the data support the conclusion?

Does it clearly link to what happened?

The conclusion is that Ruby stayed overnight at the vet.

The evidence for this is Ruby was transported at 11:00.

Ruby had an appointment at 11:15, and the treatment notes state "overnight stay.

" Sofia says, "Each data set gives part of the story.

" Let's have a quick check.

Which of these is evidence?

Is it A, a guess about Ruby?

B, the vet treatment notes, or C, a rumor?

Pause the video and have a think.

Is the answer A, B, or C?

Which of those is evidence?

And then we'll go through the answer.

(no audio) Let's have a look at the answer.

The answer is B, the vet treatment notes.

Well done if you got that correct.

Without evidence, an explanation is just an opinion.

Evidence makes explanations stronger and clearer.

Let's do the activity.

The conclusion is Ruby stayed overnight at the vet.

Here are six pieces of information.

So we have Ruby was transported at 11:00.

The zoo cafe opened at 9:00.

Ruby had an appointment at 11:15.

The weather was sunny.

The treatment notes say "overnight stay.

" Zoe Zebra was moved to her stable.

Select the three pieces of evidence that support the conclusion and explain why.

Pause the video to complete the activity, and then we'll go through the answer.

(no audio) Let's have a look at the answer.

The conclusion is Ruby stayed overnight at the vet, and the evidence was Ruby transported at 11:00.

Ruby had an appointment at 11:15, and the treatment notes say "overnight stay.

" The other information, the cafe opening, the weather, and Zoe Zebra's movement does not support the conclusion.

Well done if you got that correct.

Let's move on to the second part of today's lesson.

Present findings clearly.

Once evidence is selected, you can present findings clearly.

A clear report includes the conclusion, the evidence, and an explanation of how they connect.

And Jacob says, "You can't just list facts.

" Which is very true.

We need to explain it.

Evidence alone is not enough.

The explanation shows how the evidence supports the conclusion.

Sofia says, "We have to be able to explain the link.

The conclusion is Ruby stayed overnight at the vet.

The evidence is the transport log shows Ruby was moved at 11:00.

The vet schedule shows her appointment at 11:15.

The treatment notes state she stayed overnight.

The explanation, the transport log, and vet schedule show Ruby went to the vet.

The treatment notes explain why she did not return.

Which report works best?

Report 1.

Ruby stayed overnight because she had an appointment.

Report 2.

Ruby was transported at 11:00, had an appointment at 11:15, and the treatment note states she stayed overnight.

Jacob says, "Report 2 uses evidence to support the explanation.

" Report 1 doesn't really give us any information, does it?

It says that she stayed overnight because she had an appointment.

Report 2 uses the evidence.

When was she transported?

What time was the appointment?

And that the treatment notes stated she was staying overnight.

So Report 2 shows a better report.

Let's do a quick check.

Which part of a report explains how the evidence supports the conclusion?

Is it A, the title?

B, the explanation, or C, the picture?

Pause the video and have a think, is the answer A, B, or C?

And then we'll go through the answer.

(no audio) Let's have a look at the answer.

The answer is B, the explanation.

Well done if you got that correct.

Clear presentation helps others understand what happened, how we know, and why it is correct.

Sofia says, "The evidence explains the story.

" Digital tools can be used to present findings clearly.

Examples could be a slide presentation, video news report, a podcast, or a digital poster.

Let's have a quick check.

True or false?

A report should include both a conclusion and an explanation.

Pause the video and consider if that is true or false.

A report should include both a conclusion and an explanation.

Pause the video, have a think, and then we'll go through the answer.

(no audio) Let's have a look at the answer.

The answer is true.

Well done if you got that correct.

Let's do the activity.

You are a reporter for Oak Academy Zoo.

Write a short newspaper report explaining what happened to Ruby.

Your report must include a clear conclusion, at least three pieces of evidence, and an explanation of how the evidence supports the conclusion.

Pause the video to complete the activity, and then we'll have a look at an example solution.

(no audio) Let's have a look at a solution.

"Rhino mystery solved at Oak Academy Zoo.

" It's a really catchy title.

Ruby the Rhino is not missing.

She stayed overnight at the zoo's vet center.

The transport log shows that Ruby was taken from her enclosure to the veterinary center at 11:00 AM.

The vet schedule shows she had an appointment at 11:15 AM.

The treatment notes from the appointment say that a thorn was removed from her foot and that she would stay overnight so the vet could keep an eye on her.

Well done for completing your activity, and presenting your findings, and in a news article.

In summary, you can use data to tell a clear story about what happened.

A strong explanation must be supported by evidence from reliable data.

Evidence helps show how we know that a conclusion is correct.

Using more than one dataset can strengthen an explanation.

Digital tools can be used to present findings clearly and effectively.

Well done for completing this lesson, Data As Evidence.