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Christmas Data Investigations Introduction

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Christmas Data Investigations Introduction

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🎄 Part 1: Understanding Data Investigations

1. What does "data" mean?

Information we collect to answer questions

Christmas presents

Numbers only

Computer games

2. The PPDAC cycle has 5 steps. Put them in the correct order by writing numbers 1-5:

_____ Analysis (looking for patterns)

_____ Problem (asking a question)

_____ Data (collecting information)

_____ Conclusion (answering our question)

_____ Plan (deciding how to collect data)

3. Which of these are good Christmas investigative questions? Tick all that apply:

What is your favourite Christmas treat and who do you eat it with?

Christmas is fun.

How many Christmas decorations does each family have?

What types of Christmas activities do different age groups enjoy?

4. A "variable" is something we measure or observe. Circle the variables in this question: "What is your favourite Christmas song and how many times do you listen to it?"

🎁 Part 2: Planning Your Investigation

5. Think of a Christmas investigative question you would like to explore. Write it here:
6. For your question above, who would be your "group of interest" (who would you ask)?

Students in my class

My family members

Teachers at school

Other: ________________

7. What variables (things to measure) are in your question? List at least two:

Variable 1: _________________________

Variable 2: _________________________

8. How would you collect your data? Explain your plan:

🔍 Part 3: Reflection

9. Why is it important to plan carefully before collecting data?
10. Complete this sentence: "A good investigative question should..."
11. Draw or write about one Christmas topic you would be excited to investigate with data:

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