Investigations and Data: Data

The video tutorial discusses the concept of data, starting with the variety of observations people make, such as bird watching. It defines data as recorded information from observations and uses the example of a dog choosing its favorite food to illustrate data collection. The tutorial explains how repeated tests can generate data that helps answer specific questions, like determining a dog's food preference.

What are some examples of data that people might record when observing birds?

What type of information is considered data according to the text?

How can data be recorded from your observations of a dog?

Why is it important to record data from multiple tests?

What question does the recorded data help to answer regarding the dog's preferences?