Question

1. which topic needs the use of programs to analyze the data to identify insights? * 1 point

a. the average number of students who drive to school each day
b. the record of wins and losses for all sports teams under their current coaches compared to prior years’ win/loss records
c. the number of library books in a school district that need to be replaced each year
d. the standardized test scores for current students compared to test scores across the country for the past decade

Explanation:

To determine which topic needs programs for data analysis, we analyze the scale and complexity of data:

• Option A: Calculating the average number of students driving to school daily is a simple task, likely manageable with basic calculations, not requiring programs.
• Option B: Comparing win/loss records for all sports teams under current coaches to prior years might involve multiple teams but still could be handled with basic data organization, not necessarily program - based analysis.
• Option C: Counting the number of library books to be replaced yearly is a relatively straightforward counting task, not requiring program - based data analysis.
• Option D: Comparing standardized test scores of current students to scores across the country for the past decade involves a large volume of data (scores from many students, across the country, over a decade). This scale of data analysis to identify insights (like trends, comparisons) would typically require programs (e.g., data analysis software) to process, organize, and analyze the data effectively.

Answer:

D. The standardized test scores for current students compared to test scores across the country for the past decade