Collecting and Storing Data
Students will explore different ways data is collected (e.g., surveys, sensors) and simple methods for storing it digitally.
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Students will explore different ways data is collected (e.g., surveys, sensors) and simple methods for storing it digitally.
Key Questions
- How is data collected in the real world?
- What are some simple ways to store data on a computer?
- Design a simple survey to collect data on a topic of interest.
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