Is this survey fair? — Data Analyst · Pretender
A fictional school wants to know what students think about the canteen. Review the survey plan and flag what would bias the results.
Spot the issues · ~3 min
Your role
You're the data analyst (in this game).
Your goal
Results that represent all students.
What you know
- The school has 600 students; 30% bring lunch from home.
Limits
- Don't flag parts that are fine.
Success looks like
- Sample — Everyone can be asked.
- Neutral questions — Questions don't push an answer.
- Privacy — Answers are anonymous.
Skills you used
- Vigilance — Noticing warning signs early.
- Fairness — Applying rules the same way for everyone.
In real life
Data analysts design surveys and check for bias before collecting data. A biased sample or leading question can make a whole report wrong, no matter how good the charts look.
Data Analyst
Turn numbers into honest answers.
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