Making groups
I can identify the attributes needed to collect data about an object.
Making groups
I can identify the attributes needed to collect data about an object.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Objects can be described using attributes.
- Attributes can be used to split objects into groups.
- Objects can be arranged in a branching tree diagram.
Keywords
Branching tree diagram - a diagram where data is organised into a structure that is like an upside-down tree
Group - a set of people or objects placed together
Common misconception
An object can be in both the 'yes' and the 'no' group, or neither group.
An object can only be in either the 'yes' or the 'no' group, not both or neither.
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