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It can be difficult for educators to remain focused on the facts when looking at data. To address this challenge, the Data Wise team uses a ladder of inference graphic to encourage data users to remain on the lower rungs of the ladder while exploring the data in order to avoid quickly jumping to conclusions that might be based on opinions rather than facts. An important habit that is emphasized in the Data Wise process is a relentless focus on evidence. View a Data Wise video below that illustrates the noticing and wondering steps described above. As you watch, reference the data file that the Data Wise team discussed during the video.
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