Statistical investigations resources

Students complete the total and mean columns in a table of sunshine hours. They then construct a bar graph and make a statement comparing some of the data.

Students complete three pie charts involving spending, using data in the form of proportions and amounts spent on certain activities.

Students interpret a bar graph of account balances and respond to questions about the data.

Students describe the shape of two distinctive dot plots showing different data.

Students are required to construct a composite bar graph based on Statistics New Zealand Time Use Survey data and are then required to make comparative statements based on gender.

Students need to complete a pictograph of the target monthly house sales. This includes constructing the key, drawing in an axis, adding a title, and presenting the data.

For this practical task students construct a composite strip graph of the nutrient groups found in three different food products.

Students display data on a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph to show the times taken to complete two walks. The longer of the two walks is then identified.

Students use raw data to construct a table and then a bar graph of the number of runs scored in softball games. Students are also required to make a statement about the results.

Students construct a back-to-back stem-and-leaf graph for heights of trees. They then answer a question on range and make a statement comparing the heights of akeake and kōhūhū.

Students interpret a bar chart that shows the stopping distance of cars and are asked which car is safe and why.

Students are required to critique a survey and design another useful question to be included.

Students construct and label a pie graph of favourite drinks from data in a table. They also interpret results involving proportions.

Students calculate an average and a percentage from raw data and comment on these findings.

Students draw a scatterplot of a table of data and describe the relationship between the two variables.

Students decide what information is required to calculate an average.

Students need to interpret data about travel time to school and common after-school activities and identify which statement is true from a list of given statements.

Students answer questions from a histogram of distance of discus throws. Calculation is required.