Year 7 - Computing
Collecting data for a purpose
Data modelling
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Unit Summary
By the end of this unit pupils should be able to model data within a spreadsheet. Pupils will progress from using basic formulas to using inbuilt functions. Pupils will apply sorting and searching techniques to data and explore how conditional formatting can be used to present data effectively.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the difference between data and information and know that data can come from a range of sources.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- Data and information are the same thing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Data is just the raw values and facts, presented without any meaning. Information is data that has been given structure or meaning.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'data'
facts and figures in their raw form. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: Data and information are the same thing. Correction: 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.
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