Data Collection and Analysis in Geography for Year 3 Primary School

Question 1

Which type of graph is best for showing changes over time?

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Line graph

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Scatter graph

Question 2

What is the purpose of a guess in a scientific investigation?

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To make a prediction about the results of an investigation.

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To explain the results of an investigation.

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To check the results of an investigation.

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To gather information for an investigation.

Question 3

Why do we use a special paper for collecting data?

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So that we get the same details from everyone

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So that we can collect information quickly

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So that our information is easy to read

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So that people don't tell us wrong information

Question 4

What kind of graph shows information using bars?

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Bar chart

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Line graph

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Pie chart

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Scatter graph

Question 5

Which of these tells us how often something happens?

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Frequency

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Mean

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Mode

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Median

Question 6

What is the difference between 'qualitative' and 'quantitative' data?

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Quantitative data are numbers and qualitative data are not numbers

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Qualitative data are numbers and quantitative data are not numbers

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Qualitative data are smooth and quantitative data are bumpy

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Quantitative data are bumpy and qualitative data are smooth

Question 7

What is a 'pilot study'?

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A test of your survey questions

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A study with a lot of people

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A way of understanding the data

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A way of showing the results

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a way to gather information?

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Making a guess

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Observing

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Asking questions

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Using a survey

Question 9

What is the common name for adding up all the numbers in a group and dividing it by how many numbers there are?

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Average

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Middle value

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Most frequent value

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Total

Question 10

Which of these describes things that can't be measured as numbers?

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Boy or girl

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Age

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Height

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Weight

Question 11

Which of these types of graphs is best for showing how something changes over time?

Accepted Answer

Line graph

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Pie chart

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Bar chart

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Scatter plot

Question 12

Which of these is a type of statistical technique used to find the average?

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 13

What is the purpose of a questionnaire?

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To gather information from people

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To present data

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To analyse data

Question 14

What does the mean of a set of numbers tell us?

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The average value

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The most common value

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The total of all the values

Question 15

What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Quantitative data is numbers, while qualitative data is not.

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Qualitative data is numbers, while quantitative data is not.

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They are both equally important in research.

Question 16

Before we collect data, what is the first thing we need to do?

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Identify the information we want

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Decide how we're going to collect it

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Figure out how to show the data

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Check the data for mistakes

Question 17

What is a questionnaire?

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A list of questions you ask people

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A map that shows where data was found

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A picture that shows the information

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A computer program that analyzes data

Question 18

Why do we use surveys?

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To gather information from lots of people

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To analyze the data we've collected

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To show the data in a clear way

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To store the data for later use

Question 19

What is the mode?

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The most common value in a set of data

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The middle value in a set of data

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The average value in a set of data

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The sum of all the values in a set of data

Question 20

What is the range?

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The difference between the highest and lowest values in a set of data

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The middle value in a set of data

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The most common value in a set of data

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The sum of all the values in a set of data

Question 21

What is a hypothesis?

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An idea about what might happen

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A way of collecting data

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A method of analyzing data

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A way of presenting data

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a way to gather information?

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Guessing

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Questionnaires

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Surveys

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Interviews

Question 23

What's the first step when studying data?

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Sorting the data

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Drawing a graph

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Finding the outliers

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Calculating the mean

Question 24

Which of these tells you how spread out the data is?

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Range

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Mean

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Median

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Mode

Question 25

Which of these is a closed-ended question?

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Do you like playing soccer?

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What is your preferred color?

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What do you do for fun?

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Tell me about your family

Question 26

What's the difference between a pie chart and a bar chart?

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A pie chart shows proportions, while a bar chart shows how often something happens.

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A bar chart shows proportions, while a pie chart shows how often something happens.

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A pie chart shows the mean, while a bar chart shows the median.

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A bar chart shows the mean, while a pie chart shows the median.

Question 27

What is the most common number in this set: 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5?

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 28

Which of these is a quality you can't measure with a number?

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Gender

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Height

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Age

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Number of siblings

Question 29

From whom do we collect information when we do a survey?

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Many people

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A few people

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One person

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An organization

Question 30

Which is NOT how we can show information?

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Mind map

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Line graph

Question 31

Which is different between average and middle?

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Average is all values added and then divided, while middle is the value in the centre.

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Middle is all values added and then divided, while average is the value in the centre.

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Average is the most common value, while middle is the value in the centre.

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Middle is the most common value, while average is the value in the centre.

Question 32

Which of the following is a good way to show the relationship between different categories of data?

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Bar chart

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Pie chart

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Word cloud

Question 33

How can we best find out how many students like which sports?

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By giving out a questionnaire

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By speaking to each student

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By watching students playing sports

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By reading a book about sports

Question 34

What's the reason for using a survey?

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To gather information from lots of people

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To study the information

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To prove an idea

Question 35

What's the difference between the mean and the median?

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The mean is the average of all the numbers, while the median is the middle number

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The mean is the sum of all the numbers, and the median is the average of all the numbers

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The mean is the highest number, while the median is the lowest number

Question 36

What's the mode of these numbers: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 9?

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9

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There is no mode

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5

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7

Question 37

What's the difference between a bar chart and a pie chart?

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A bar chart shows how often different things happen, while a pie chart shows how much of something there is

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A bar chart shows the average of different things, while a pie chart shows the middle of different things

Question 38

What's an advantage of using a scatter plot?

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It can show how two things are related

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It can show how spread out different things are

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It can show how often different things happen

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It can show the average of different things

Question 39

What is the best way to collect data about the favorite colors of your classmates?

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Design and circulate a questionnaire

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Observe their clothing

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Ask them informally during playtime

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Look at their social media posts

Question 40

What is the main purpose of creating a tally chart?

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To count and display data in an organized way

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To predict future trends

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To draw conclusions

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To create a colorful artwork

Question 41

Which of these is an essential factor for collecting reliable data?

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Gathering information from a diverse and representative sample

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Ignoring data that doesn't fit your expectations

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Using a survey that is biased towards a particular outcome

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Only collecting data from friends and family

Question 42

What is the initial step in the process of analyzing data?

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Organizing the data in a clear and logical manner

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Drawing conclusions and making predictions

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Writing a detailed report

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Creating a visual representation of the data

Question 43

What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in scientific inquiry?

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To propose a testable explanation or prediction about an observed phenomenon

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To provide a definite answer to a research question

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To prove a theory or established fact

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To summarize the findings of an experiment

Question 44

What is the main distinction between a variable and a constant?

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A variable can change its value, while a constant remains unchanged

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Variables are qualitative, while constants are quantitative

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Variables are used in experiments, while constants are not

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Variables are measured in numbers, while constants are not

Question 45

What is the most effective way to present the results of your data analysis?

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Creating a clear and concise report that highlights key findings

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Singing a song or performing a dance that represents the data

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Presenting the data through an unclear and confusing format

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Writing a lengthy and overly detailed description of the data

Question 46

Why is data important in the field of geography?

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Data helps us understand patterns, trends, and relationships in the world around us

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Data can make geography boring and less enjoyable

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Data is only useful for memorizing facts and figures

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Data is not necessary for geographical studies