Statistical state of mind

In this lesson, we will learn about the investigative cycle PPDAC (problem, plan, data, analyse, conclusion) and apply part of this cycle to a data set about roller coasters.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.In relation to data science, advances in technology has made it more feasible to do what?

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Q2.What data might a video streaming service collect?

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Q3.Which two of the following might be reasons why a video streaming service collect this data?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In relation to data science, advances in technology has made it more feasible to do what?

1/3

Q2.What data might a video streaming service collect?

2/3

Q3.Which two of the following might be reasons why a video streaming service collect this data?

Select two (2) boxes

3/3

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Statistical state of mind –

Helping you to assess what you have learnt throughout this lesson. If image not credited, designed by Ben Garside.

Q1.What is meant by a correlation?

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Q2.The visualisation below plots life expectancy (y-axis) against time (x-axis). What type of correlation does this visualisation show from 1949 onwards?

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Q3.The following graph shows the annual average temperatures recorded by a weather station over a period of 20 years. Identify the outlier in the data.

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

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Statistical state of mind –

Helping you to assess what you have learnt throughout this lesson. If image not credited, designed by Ben Garside.

Q1.What is meant by a correlation?

1/3

Q2.The visualisation below plots life expectancy (y-axis) against time (x-axis). What type of correlation does this visualisation show from 1949 onwards?

2/3

Q3.The following graph shows the annual average temperatures recorded by a weather station over a period of 20 years. Identify the outlier in the data.

3/3

Lesson summary: Statistical state of mind

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