Data Tables

Describe this room. What do you notice about this room?

Types of Data Categorical Data (Qualitative Data) – Describes a quality about the individual or thing Descriptive – style of music, color, shape Bright, crowded, black tables, yellow eye wash, big board, blue chairs

Types of Data Numerical Data (Quantitative) – Describes a quantity about the individual or thing Count or Measure – height, time, # of 2 doors, 18 tables, 40 chairs, one flag, 6 period folders, 2 computers

How to Collect Data Surveys Studies Experiments

Collecting Data What is your favorite activity/hobby? How long do you spend doing that activity/hobby? – Survey the students at your table – Set up your data table StudentActivityTime

Class Data What activities/hobbies did the class enjoy the most often? Activity # Students

Collecting Data What is your favorite fast food restaurant? How often do you eat there a week? – Survey the students at your table – Set up your data table StudentFast Food# Times

Class Data What fast food restaurants did the class enjoy the most often? Fast Food # Students