VCE Data Analytics U3O2 Crossword: Research questions and project planning to Collecting primary and secondary data (Modules 3–31)
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Read each clue and write the matching term in the grid. Numbers in brackets show the letters in each word.
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- 6. Word 1 of the term in 2 Down: ________ ________ (8)
- 8. A list of the data items, types, sources and amount needed to answer a research question, such as the variables, primary or secondary source, time period and sample size. Word 2 of: data ____________ (12)
- 9. Word 1 of the term in 7 Down: ___________ _____ (11)
- 10. A research question is ______ when it can be answered with data that is counted, measured or coded, using clear variables, units or categories, not opinion words. Word 1 of: __________ ________ ________ (10)
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- 1. A research question feature: it is specific, uses unambiguous key terms and asks about one thing only, so everyone reads it the same way. (7)
- 2. One ______ that a data project sets out to answer using collected data. It is narrower than a topic and must be answerable with data the project can collect. Word 2 of: ________ ________ (8)
- 3. A research question feature: it explores something new or from a fresh angle, such as a new group, place or time period, after checking existing work, instead of copying others. (11)
- 4. A ______ research question can be answered with the time, skills, software and access to data that you actually have available. (8)
- 5. Shading the completed part of each task bar on a Gantt chart, then comparing it with the planned dates to see whether the task is on time or late. Word 1 of: ________ shading (8)
- 7. A planned table for recording what, when and how often a behaviour is seen, using tally counts, a time and date column, and facts rather than opinions. Word 2 of: ___________ _____ (5)
Answer Key
VCE Data Analytics U3O2 · Modules 3–31
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6RESEARCH — Word 1 of the term in 2 Down: ________ ________
8REQUIREMENTS — A list of the data items, types, sources and amount needed to answer a research question, such as the variables, primary or secondary source, time period and sample size. Word 2 of: data ____________
9OBSERVATION — Word 1 of the term in 7 Down: ___________ _____
10MEASURABLE — A research question is ______ when it can be answered with data that is counted, measured or coded, using clear variables, units or categories, not opinion words. Word 1 of: __________ ________ ________
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1CLARITY — A research question feature: it is specific, uses unambiguous key terms and asks about one thing only, so everyone reads it the same way.
2QUESTION — One ______ that a data project sets out to answer using collected data. It is narrower than a topic and must be answerable with data the project can collect. Word 2 of: ________ ________
3ORIGINALITY — A research question feature: it explores something new or from a fresh angle, such as a new group, place or time period, after checking existing work, instead of copying others.
4FEASIBLE — A ______ research question can be answered with the time, skills, software and access to data that you actually have available.
5PROGRESS — Shading the completed part of each task bar on a Gantt chart, then comparing it with the planned dates to see whether the task is on time or late. Word 1 of: ________ shading
7SHEET — A planned table for recording what, when and how often a behaviour is seen, using tally counts, a time and date column, and facts rather than opinions. Word 2 of: ___________ _____