Category: Science Terms for Educators
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Outliers in Educational Data Sets
An outlier is a data point that doesn’t match the rest of the pattern. In quantitative data, usually a number that is too big or too small to be part of the data set. How can this be used in schools? It’s helpful to know that some things are just not going to match up.…
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Pattern Identification and Use for Educators
A recurring sequence which happens consistently. Patterns can be seen in data, events, and behaviors. Basically, a pattern is something that repeats often enough to be predictable. Patterns can change. This might indicate a trend. Also, it is helpful to know that a data point that doesn’t fit a particular pattern is called an outlier.…
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What Data Is and How Education Can Use It
Data is information collected together, usually by observation. Data can be numerical (quantitative) or descriptive (qualitative). The type of data should fit what you are trying to study. Quantitative data Examples of quantitative data in schools include assessment results scores (classroom, district, and state), attendance, graduation rates, GPAs, some discipline records, class sizes, and survey…
