Trusting data
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify whether a data source is reliable.
Key learning points
- Some sources are more reliable than others.
- Reliable data is more trustworthy.
- Using unreliable data can lead to incorrect conclusions.
Keywords
Reliable - can be trusted because it is accurate and consistent
Trust - believing that something is true or correct
Common misconception
All data sources are equally reliable.
Some sources are more reliable because they are accurate and trustworthy.
Teacher tip
Discuss different kinds of less reliable data, such as social media, and explain how rumours can spread.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a data source?
Q2.Which sentence is a recorded fact?
Q3.Which data would help answer the question:
'When was Ruby last seen?'
Q4.Why is relevant data important?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match each definition to its meaning.
can be trusted because it is accurate and consistent
believing that something is true or correct
useful for answering the question being asked
Q2.Which of the following best describes a reliable source?
Q3.Which source is the most trustworthy?
Q4.Which question could help you decide if a source is reliable?
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