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Understanding Data Collection Basics

The document is an educational worksheet focused on data and computing, featuring fill-in-the-blank questions related to data types, organization, and collection methods. It also includes a section on the differences between statistical and non-statistical questions, as well as vocabulary terms to learn. The primary aim is to enhance understanding of data management and protection, particularly through the use of computers.

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Understanding Data Collection Basics

The document is an educational worksheet focused on data and computing, featuring fill-in-the-blank questions related to data types, organization, and collection methods. It also includes a section on the differences between statistical and non-statistical questions, as well as vocabulary terms to learn. The primary aim is to enhance understanding of data management and protection, particularly through the use of computers.

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Computing

Fill in the blanks.


1. A piece of data is a __________ and it can be a word, number or picture.
2. _____________ can sort and organise data.
3. A computer can help us to ____________ data.
4. ____________ means to put things in an order that makes sense.
5. We can ask ____________ to help collect data.
6. We can use a ___________ to enter data into a computer.
7. When data is organised in a table on the computer, it helps us find the
_____________ we are looking for.
8. ____________ means to keep the data so we can use it again.
9. A ____________ keeps all the data together for each person.
10. When private data is stored on a computer, _____________ is used to protect it.
11. ____________ is set of letters, numbers and symbols.
12. A ___________ is something that has questions on it that a person can answer.
13. Before we collect data, we think about what we want to _______________.
14. There are ______________ types of data.
15. There are _________ types pf questions.
16. A question which can only have one answer is called __________________
_______ question.
17. A __________________ question is that we need to collect data to answer a
question.
18. To answer a statistical question, we need to collect _________.
19. Data can help us to solve ________________.
20. Once we have collected data, we can use a computer to ___________________
it.
21. ______________ can help us to understand data more quickly and easily than
looking at a list.
22. _________________ are pictures that show data using lines, shapes or colors.
23. A ____________ graph shows data as blocks.
24. A ________________ uses a picture to show each object that has been counted.
Check your Progress.

[Link] do we use passwords?


We use passwords to protect our private date safe.

3. Describe the difference between a statistical question and a non- statistical question.

A statistical question is that we need to collect data to answer a question.

A non-statistical question is a question which can only have one answer.

Vocabulary to learn
1. Collect
2. Data
3. Form
4. Organise
5. Password
6. Personal data
7. Record
8. Store
9. Non-statistical question
10. Statistical question
11. Block graph
12. Form
13. Graph
14. Pictogram
15. present

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