VCE Data Analytics U3O2 Word Scramble: Research questions and project planning to Collecting primary and secondary data (Modules 3–31)
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Word scramble
Unscramble the letters and write each key term on the line.
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CAHRSREE UTQOSNEI
One question 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.
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IACYLTR
A research question feature: it is specific, uses unambiguous key terms and asks about one thing only, so everyone reads it the same way.
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BEFAIESL
A ______ research question can be answered with the time, skills, software and access to data that you actually have available.
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ITOAINRILYG
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.
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RRESOGSP IGNSHDA
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.
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AADT UQTEEIRREMSN
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.
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EONBSOTVARI HESTE
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.
Answer Key
VCE Data Analytics U3O2 · Modules 3–31
1CAHRSREE UTQOSNEI → research question — One question 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.
2IACYLTR → Clarity — A research question feature: it is specific, uses unambiguous key terms and asks about one thing only, so everyone reads it the same way.
3BEFAIESL → feasible — A feasible research question can be answered with the time, skills, software and access to data that you actually have available.
4ITOAINRILYG → originality — 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.
5RRESOGSP IGNSHDA → Progress shading — 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.
6AADT UQTEEIRREMSN → data requirements — 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.
7EONBSOTVARI HESTE → observation sheet — 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.