Statistical investigations resources

Students decide on the best sample of students for a given survey and answer a multiple choice question. They also answer a question on sample size for best accuracy.

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

Students answer questions and make statements based on information presented in a frequency table.

Students estimate and tally the number of each activity their partner completes in 30 seconds. They then identify the best estimate.

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

Students construct a box-and-whisker graph from data in a table about the results of two classes' geography tests.

Students to interpret a bar graph and answer questions about its data.

Students complete a dot plot from a table of data about waiting time in a shop.

Students answer questions about a bar graph showing favourite ice-cream flavours. No calculation needed.

Students interpret back-to-back stem-and-leaf graphs. Knowledge of the median is required.

Students interpret information presented in a pie graph to answer questions.

Students need to answer questions about a pictogram which shows how much money was spent on different fireworks at a store.

Students calculate the mean for a set of test scores and identify how changes in the data will effect the mean.

Students construct and label a histogram of tulip heights from data in a table. They also answer questions about range, mode, median and mean.

This task requires students to answer questions about a stem-and-leaf graph of the lengths of seventeen frogs.

Students present data on the number of chocolate bars sold in a stem-and-leaf graph. The data is then ordered into a second graph.

Students interpret a box-and-whisker graph of maximum daily temperatures over time.

This task requires students to interpret a pie graph about sports watched on TV and answer multiple choice questions.

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

Students interpret a histogram showing the number of vehicles travelling at different speeds past a speed camera. Students need to calculate a percentage and the median to complete this task.

A council survey is to be sent out, and students are asked to give examples of representative samples.

Students show their understanding of a table of time data by answering questions about features of the distribution.

Students construct and label a bar graph of the colour of passing cars from data in a table and answer questions interpreting the results.

Students construct a bar graph from the information about what sports Room 8 children would like to play next term.

Students answer questions about a stem-and-leaf graph which shows the distances some students threw a netball.