Processing skills

Question 1

What graph is used for numerical continuous data?

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quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Answer 1

scatter graph

Question 2

What graph is used for numerical discrete data?

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quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Answer 2

line graph

Question 3

What graph is used for categorical discrete data?

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quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Answer 3

bar graph

Question 4

How can we improve the quality of data?

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quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Answer 4

• Choosing an appropriate sample group
• Appropriate sample size
• Taking correct data
• Ensuring variables

Question 5

What is a trend?

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Answer 5

Comparing data over time or across different locations or population groups.

Question 6

What types of trends can you derive from data?

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Answer 6

Linear, exponential

Question 7

What is a relationship?

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quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Answer 7

When a trend can be linked to external factors.

Question 8

selects and processes appropriate qualitative and
quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Question 9

selects and processes appropriate qualitative and
quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media

Question 10

selects and processes appropriate qualitative and
quantitative data and information using a range of appropriate media