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Data Explorer

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Data Explorer text on a background of charts and graphs

Topic

  • Math & Computational Skills
  • Data Analysis
  • Graph Interpretation
  • Statistics

Resource Type

  • Interactive Media
  • Tools

Level

High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IBCollege
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Description

This web tool provides a quick and easy way of visualizing and analyzing data without advanced technological requirements. With Data Explorer, students can easily create a variety of plots to visualize data. They can also quickly generate statistical summaries and perform hypothesis testing with a variety of tests.

Using Data Explorer allows students to build their skills in data literacy and science practices by exploring real research data. The tool includes a curated collection of authentic data sets supplemented with background information and in-depth BioInteractive activities. Students can also import their own data sets to use within the tool. Projects can be saved and/or downloaded at any time.

The “Educator Materials” document includes background information and implementation suggestions for using the tool. The “How to Use Data Explorer” document provides a more in-depth guide on using the tool. The “Plot Selection Guide” and the “Statistical Analysis Selection Guide” can be used as supporting resources when teaching data visualization or statistical analysis.

Student Learning Targets

  • Explore data sets through visualizations and statistical tests.
  • Analyze and interpret data.
     

Estimated Time

One to several 50-minute class periods, depending on how it is used.

Key Terms

cross tabulation, data exploration, data visualization, graph, hypothesis testing, pivot table, plot, statistical analysis 

Terms of Use

Please see the Terms of Use for information on how this resource can be used.

Accessibility Level (WCAG compliance)

PDF files meet criteria. Interactive media partially meets criteria.

Version History

Date Published 05.26.21
Date Updated 08.31.21

AP Biology (2019)

SP2, SP4, SP5

Common Core (2010)

MP2, Math.S-ID, Math.S-IC, Math.S-CP, Math.S-MD

Vision and Change (2009)

DP2

Materials

Educator Materials (PDF) 288 KB
How to Use Data Explorer (PDF) 5 MB
Plot Selection Guide (PDF) 491 KB
Statistical Analysis Selection Guide (PDF) 331 KB

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