Learn about different kinds of data: categorical and numerical!
✏️ Explanation
Data can be categorical (words, labels, types) or numerical (numbers, measurements). Categorical data sorts things into groups. Numerical data measures or counts things.
🔍 Why It Matters
Knowing the type of data helps us choose the right way to organize and study it!
📋 Data Sorter
Is "Red, Blue, Green" categorical or numerical?
Try to answer first!
🔢 Practice Exercises
1. What is categorical data?
2. What is numerical data?
3. Is "Apple, Banana, Orange" categorical or numerical?
4. Is "5, 10, 15" categorical or numerical?
5. Why is knowing the type of data important?
⚠️ Common Mistakes
Mixing up categorical and numerical data
Trying to measure words
Ignoring data types when organizing
✨ Quick Summary
Data can be categorical (words, labels) or numerical (numbers, measurements).