Collecting Data: Surveys and Observations
Students learn simple methods for collecting data, such as conducting surveys or making observations.
Key Questions
- Explain different ways to collect information about a group of people or objects.
- Design a simple survey to gather data on a classroom topic.
- Compare data collected through observation versus data collected through a survey.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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