Introduction to data

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Data
What is data and why is
it important?
DATA
Facts and statistics collected for reference or analysis

Makes the basis of reasoning or calculation

 QUALITATIVE DATA VS. QUANTITATIVE DATA
Qualities Quantities

Opinions and experiences Numbers

Relies on your senses Relies on counting or measuring

Subjective Objective

Answers open-ended questions Answers closed-ended questions

How playful is your cat? How many pets do you have?

EX: EX:
Why do you enjoy reading books? What is your shoe size?
 DATA

QUANTITATIVE
“I have 3 cookies.”

QUALITATIVE QUANTITATIVE
“The sky is blue” What, where, how, when, who

DISCRETE CONTINUOUS
Counted Measured
 DISCRETE DATA VS. CONTINUOUS DATA
Counted Measured

Quantitative data that is counted Quantitative data that is measured

Whole numbers Fractions or decimals

Can only be specific values Can be any value in a range

How many students are in your class? How tall are you in inches?
EX: EX:
Let’s collect some data about the iconic Doge Meme!
Let’s collect some data about the iconic Doge Meme!
Data
Visualization
What is data visualization and
why is it important?
DATA VISUALIZATION
•  Visual representation of information and data
Example: Charts, graphs, maps

• Provides an easy way to see and understand trends and patterns in data.

• Tableau is a tool that helps you see and understand your data.
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What fruit the
most popular
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DATA IS FUN
•  Data is around you every day and it can be fun!

How long have you played outside for this week?

Who are your favorite movie characters?

What are your favorite songs?

Dog Names and Color Cats v. Dogs
By Softa Bratus
By Angel Certeza
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