Data Science · Data Modeling
Virginia SOL DS.7
Virginia SOL DS.7 is part of the Data Modeling strand in Data Science (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students assess the reliability of source data for mathematical modeling. Below is what DS.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice DS.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL DS.7 means
Assess the reliability of source data for mathematical modeling.
Skills you’ll practice for DS.7
- Explain the importance of determining the reliability of big data sources for building data trust.
- Differentiate between reliability of a data source and statistical reliability/validity in research.
- Assess source data for reliability based on validity, completeness, and uniqueness.
Key concepts covered by DS.7
- data reliability
- big data sources
- data trust
- source assessment
- data source reliability
- statistical reliability
- validity assessment
- data assessment
- validity
- completeness
- uniqueness
- source reliability
How to study and practice SOL DS.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether DS.7 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Data Science standards in Data Modeling
- DS.8 — Acquire and prepare big datasets for modeling and analysis.
- DS.9 — Select and analyze data models to make predictions while assessing accuracy and uncertainty.
- DS.10 — Summarize and interpret data in conventional and emerging visualizations.
- DS.11 — Select statistical models and tests to extract actionable knowledge from data.
Frequently asked questions about SOL DS.7
What is Virginia SOL DS.7?
SOL DS.7 is a Data Science Standard of Learning in the Data Modeling strand. It expects students to assess the reliability of source data for mathematical modeling.
What skills does SOL DS.7 cover?
SOL DS.7 is assessed on 3 skills: explain the importance of determining the reliability of big data sources for building data trust; differentiate between reliability of a data source and statistical reliability/validity in research; assess source data for reliability based on validity, completeness, and uniqueness.
What strand of Data Science is SOL DS.7 in?
SOL DS.7 belongs to the Data Modeling reporting strand of the Data Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL DS.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether DS.7 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.