Collecting data for a purpose
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the difference between data and information and know that data can come from a range of sources.
Key learning points
- Data is just the raw values and facts, presented without any meaning.
- Information is data that has been given structure or meaning.
- Data you collect yourself is primary data.
- Data collected by others is secondary data.
Keywords
Data - facts and figures in their raw form
Information - data that has been given structure or meaning
Primary - collecting data yourself
Secondary - someone else collects the data
Common misconception
Data and information are the same thing.
Data and information are realted but are different. Data is raw facts and figures whilst information is data that has been processed to have meaning.
Teacher tip
Data collection can be a time consuming process. AI tools are good at generating data and you could create data sets for pupils upon request. If using a spreadsheet, pupils could then copy and paste the data.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with spreadsheet software. Examples in this lesson use Google Sheets https://oak.link/google-sheets
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to the correct definition.
Q2.What formula would you put in cell D1?
Q3.What formula would you put in cell D2?
Q4.What formula would you put in cell D3?
Q5.What formula would you put in cell D4?
Q6.What formula would you put in cell D5?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to the definition.
Q2.You are using government statistics on how many children have smartphones. What is this is an example of?
Q3.You create a poll you give to your class to ask if they have a smartphone. This is data.
Q4.Is this data or information?
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