Finding a Research Question
In this worksheet, students learn to identify and develop a research question, the fundamental first step of any statistical investigation.
This worksheet is a part of a larger unit designed for Year 6 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.
Learning goals
- We are learning to interpret and compare data displays, including side-by-side column graphs, tables and diagrams for two categories (e.g. age, height) and compare the usefulness of each display for data interpretation.
- We are learning to pose questions, collect and interpret categorical or numerical data by observation or survey.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M6ST03
9
Plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing and refining questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; analyse and interpret the data and communicate findings within the context of the investigation
ACMSP147
8.4
Interpret and compare a range of data displays, including side-by-side column graphs for two categorical variables
MA3-1WM
old
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
MA3-3WM
old
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
MA3-18SP
old
Uses appropriate methods to collect data and constructs, interprets and evaluates data displays, including dot plots, line graphs and two-way tables
MA3-DATA-01
new
Constructs graphs using many-to-one scales
MA3-DATA-02
new
Interprets data displays, including timelines and line graphs
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.