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What is Data?

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This document serves as a teacher guide focused on introducing students to the concept of data. It outlines the definition of data as information that helps us understand the world around us and highlights various types of data, specifically qualitative and quantitative data. The guide includes examples of each type of data, practical methods for data collection such as surveys, observations, and measurements, and activities to engage students in creating their own data collection tools and questions. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of data collection and includes a mini-project for students to design a survey, ensuring a clear understanding of the two main data types through hands-on practice.

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