Simple Database Construction Using Local Sources of Data

Different simple and inexpensive ways of building a database using common computer software and data from local newspaper are presented. Creating one's own database provides an opportunity to discuss ethical issues in data collection as well as data integrity.

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Published inThe American biology teacher Vol. 67; no. 3; pp. 150 - 155
Main Authors Gerber, D. Timothy, David M. Reineke
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Reston National Association of Biology Teachers 01.03.2005
University of California Press
University of California Press Books Division
Subjects
Biology
Birth weight
Body Weight
Computer Software
Computers
Data Collection
Data sampling
Database Design
Elementary Secondary Education
Ethics
Information Processing
Information Sources
Inquiries & Investigations
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Methods
Neonates
Obituaries
Random sampling
Science Curriculum
Science education
Science teachers
Sciences education
Statistical Analysis
Statistical Data
Statistics
Twins
Young Children
United States
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Summary:Different simple and inexpensive ways of building a database using common computer software and data from local newspaper are presented. Creating one's own database provides an opportunity to discuss ethical issues in data collection as well as data integrity.
ISSN:0002-7685
1938-4211
DOI:10.1662/0002-7685%282005%29067%5B0150%3ASDCULS%5D2.0.CO%3B2