Describe Attribute Under Investigation - 6th Grade Math
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Identify the attribute in the question: “What type of pet does each student have?”
Identify the attribute in the question: “What type of pet does each student have?”
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Type of pet. The characteristic being asked about.
Type of pet. The characteristic being asked about.
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What does it mean if an attribute is measured in “cubic units,” such as $m^3$?
What does it mean if an attribute is measured in “cubic units,” such as $m^3$?
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It is a volume measurement. Cubic units measure 3D space.
It is a volume measurement. Cubic units measure 3D space.
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What does it mean if an attribute is measured in “square units,” such as $cm^2$?
What does it mean if an attribute is measured in “square units,” such as $cm^2$?
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It is an area measurement. Square units measure 2D space.
It is an area measurement. Square units measure 2D space.
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Identify the attribute in the statement: “Each student’s number of siblings was recorded.”
Identify the attribute in the statement: “Each student’s number of siblings was recorded.”
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Number of siblings. What's being counted for each student.
Number of siblings. What's being counted for each student.
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What is the unit in the statement: “mass of each apple measured in grams”?
What is the unit in the statement: “mass of each apple measured in grams”?
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Grams. Mass units follow "measured in".
Grams. Mass units follow "measured in".
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What is wrong with this description: “We measured height” (give the missing part)?
What is wrong with this description: “We measured height” (give the missing part)?
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The units of measurement are missing. Complete descriptions need units.
The units of measurement are missing. Complete descriptions need units.
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What is the attribute in the question: “How many books did each student read last month?”
What is the attribute in the question: “How many books did each student read last month?”
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Number of books read per student last month. The question asks about a countable quantity.
Number of books read per student last month. The question asks about a countable quantity.
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What is the unit in the attribute: “distance traveled measured in miles”?
What is the unit in the attribute: “distance traveled measured in miles”?
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Miles. Units specify how distance is measured.
Miles. Units specify how distance is measured.
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Identify whether “time to run $1$ mile in minutes” is categorical or numerical.
Identify whether “time to run $1$ mile in minutes” is categorical or numerical.
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Numerical (quantitative attribute). Time is measured with numbers.
Numerical (quantitative attribute). Time is measured with numbers.
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Identify whether “eye color” is a numerical measurement or a category.
Identify whether “eye color” is a numerical measurement or a category.
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Category (categorical attribute). Colors are groups, not numbers.
Category (categorical attribute). Colors are groups, not numbers.
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What is the attribute in the statement: “Record each student’s shoe size”?
What is the attribute in the statement: “Record each student’s shoe size”?
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Shoe size. It's the characteristic being recorded for each student.
Shoe size. It's the characteristic being recorded for each student.
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What is the unit of measurement in the statement: “Each student’s height was measured in centimeters”?
What is the unit of measurement in the statement: “Each student’s height was measured in centimeters”?
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Centimeters. The unit follows "measured in" in the statement.
Centimeters. The unit follows "measured in" in the statement.
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What must you include when describing how an attribute was measured?
What must you include when describing how an attribute was measured?
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The method or tool used and the units of measurement. Both components ensure complete measurement description.
The method or tool used and the units of measurement. Both components ensure complete measurement description.
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What is an attribute in a statistical question?
What is an attribute in a statistical question?
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A characteristic measured or observed for each individual in a data set. It's what varies between individuals in your study.
A characteristic measured or observed for each individual in a data set. It's what varies between individuals in your study.
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Which description correctly includes attribute, method, and unit for “classroom noise level”?
Which description correctly includes attribute, method, and unit for “classroom noise level”?
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Noise level measured with a sound meter in decibels. This option includes all three required components.
Noise level measured with a sound meter in decibels. This option includes all three required components.
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Identify what must be included to fully describe an attribute under investigation.
Identify what must be included to fully describe an attribute under investigation.
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The attribute, how it was measured, and its units (if any). Complete descriptions need all three elements for clarity.
The attribute, how it was measured, and its units (if any). Complete descriptions need all three elements for clarity.
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Find and correct the missing unit: “Each student’s height was measured with a meter stick.”
Find and correct the missing unit: “Each student’s height was measured with a meter stick.”
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Add a unit, such as meters or centimeters. The measurement method is given but units are missing.
Add a unit, such as meters or centimeters. The measurement method is given but units are missing.
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Identify whether the attribute is categorical or quantitative: “Distance walked to school in miles.”
Identify whether the attribute is categorical or quantitative: “Distance walked to school in miles.”
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Quantitative. Distance in miles is a numerical measurement with units.
Quantitative. Distance in miles is a numerical measurement with units.
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Which option gives the correct unit for temperature measured with a thermometer in science class?
Which option gives the correct unit for temperature measured with a thermometer in science class?
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Degrees Celsius. Celsius is the standard temperature unit in science.
Degrees Celsius. Celsius is the standard temperature unit in science.
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What does it mean to state the units of measurement for an attribute?
What does it mean to state the units of measurement for an attribute?
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Name the unit attached to each value, such as cm, s, or dollars. Units show the scale and type of measurement used.
Name the unit attached to each value, such as cm, s, or dollars. Units show the scale and type of measurement used.
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What does it mean to describe how an attribute was measured?
What does it mean to describe how an attribute was measured?
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State the method or tool used to collect the data values. Specify the instrument or process used to gather the data.
State the method or tool used to collect the data values. Specify the instrument or process used to gather the data.
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Which option gives the correct unit for mass measured with a scale in the metric system?
Which option gives the correct unit for mass measured with a scale in the metric system?
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Grams. Grams are the metric unit for mass on a scale.
Grams. Grams are the metric unit for mass on a scale.
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Which option correctly completes the description: “Time to finish a lap was measured using a _____ in seconds.”
Which option correctly completes the description: “Time to finish a lap was measured using a _____ in seconds.”
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Stopwatch. A stopwatch is the standard tool for timing in seconds.
Stopwatch. A stopwatch is the standard tool for timing in seconds.
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Identify the unit in the statement: “Each student’s height was measured in centimeters.”
Identify the unit in the statement: “Each student’s height was measured in centimeters.”
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Centimeters. The unit of measurement is stated directly in the sentence.
Centimeters. The unit of measurement is stated directly in the sentence.
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Which option best describes how “number of books read” was measured?
Which option best describes how “number of books read” was measured?
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By counting the books read. Counting is the method for discrete quantities like books.
By counting the books read. Counting is the method for discrete quantities like books.
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