An introduction to data collection for surveys. The question is asked: “Are dogs the most popular pets?” By asking the right questions in a survey and gathering data it is possible to answer this question. In this particular survey, cats were found to be the most popular pets. A catchy song helps to carry and reinforce the key learning points.

Students could be asked to challenge common assumptions about popular tastes with a survey. For example, do students prefer sweet or savoury foods?