Extract information from data using a program.
DAT-2.D.1 Programs can be used to process data to acquire information.
DAT-2.D.2 Tables, diagrams, text, and other visual tools can be used to communicate insight and knowledge gained from data.
DAT-2.D.3 Search tools are useful for efficiently finding information.
DAT-2.D.4 Data filtering systems are important tools for finding information and recognizing patterns in data.
DAT-2.D.5 Programs such as spreadsheets help efficiently organize and find trends in information.
DAT-2.D.6 Some processes that can be used to extract or modify information from data include the following:
- transforming every element of a data set, such as doubling every element in a list, or adding a parent’s email to every student record
- filtering a data set, such as keeping only the positive numbers from a list, or keeping only students who signed up for band from a record of all the students
- combining or comparing data in some way, such as adding up a list of numbers, or finding the student who has the highest GPA
- visualizing a data set through a chart, graph, or other visual representation