1. LESSON 4: THE DATA CYCLE Unit 1
But first a few comments on Cell phones
And the Journal
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Notes

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students will learn about the Data Cycle and understand what a statistical question is by creating statistical questions based off of data visualizations and represent this using a Data Cycle Graphic.

3. Statistical Questions
Statistical Questions are Questions that address variability and
Can be answered by
collecting data,
analyzing & Interpreting it.
In short…
A Statistical Question should be able to make it all the way around the …

4. THE DATA CYCLE Statistical Questions Data Collection /Consideration
address variability
answered with data
Data Collection /Consideration
process of observing/ recording data
or examining previously collected data
Data Analysis
tables, graphs, summaries to help find patterns / relationships
Data Interpretation
answered statistical questions by referring to the tables, graphs, and summaries

5. INVESTIGATE STATISTICAL QUESTIONS
How old are you?
VERSUS
How old are the students in our class?
Are either or both a Statistical Question?

6. BROS VS DUDES → created for the Quarts website by Nikhil Sonnad
→ show how common certain items are throughout the United States when referring to friends
Each person will come up with 2 questions that can be asked from the Bros vs Dudes graphics.
Check to see if your question can make it all the way through the Data Cycle
Explain whether each component can be completed and why

7. THE DATA CYCLE

8. DATA CYCLE CONCLUSION GRAPHIC
Each team will choose ONE statistical question and create a graphic using the data cycle (8.5” x 11”).
Materials Manager - get a blank sheet of paper and a set of markers for your team.
The cycle should be clearly labeled with all 4 components AND explanations for each one
You must make a conclusion about why your question was a statistical question.