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Data and Digital Representation · Term 2

Lossy vs. Lossless Compression

Students will differentiate between lossy and lossless compression techniques and their applications.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between lossy and lossless compression methods with real-world examples.
  2. Analyze the trade-offs between file size reduction and data quality in compression.
  3. Justify the choice of a specific compression method for different types of digital media.

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

CS.HS.DA.6CS.HS.N.3
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Computer Science
Unit: Data and Digital Representation
Period: Term 2

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