Asking the Right Question
In this worksheet, students learn the importance of developing an appropriate research question, the fundamental first step of any statistical investigation.
This worksheet is a part of a larger unit designed for Year 4 that helps students develop their statistical investigation skills by walking them through the necessary stages to plan, conduct and analyse a statistical investigation and then communicate their findings.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to conduct investigations to collect data through surveys and to record, display and interpret the data to answer questions.
- We are learning to select and trial methods for data collection, including survey questions and recording sheets.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M4ST03
9
Conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results
ACMSP095
8.4
Select and trial methods for data collection, including survey questions and recording sheets
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-18SP
old
Selects appropriate methods to collect data, and constructs, compares, interprets and evaluates data displays, including tables, picture graphs and column graphs
MA2-DATA-01
new
Collects discrete data and constructs graphs using a given scale
MA2-DATA-02
new
Iinterprets data in tables, dot plots and column graphs
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.