Comparing and interpreting data

There are 70 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Comparing and interpreting data
What does random look like?
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What does random look like?

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11 to 14
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Engage in a little mathematical detective work to see if you can spot the fakes.
Tree tops
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Tree tops

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14 to 16
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Can you make sense of information about trees in order to maximise the profits of a forestry company?
Match the Matches
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Match the matches

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7 to 11
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Decide which charts and graphs represent the number of goals two football teams scored in fifteen matches.
Real Statistics
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Real statistics

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7 to 11
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Have a look at this table of how children travel to school. How does it compare with children in your class?

Substitution Cipher
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Substitution cipher

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11 to 14
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Find the frequency distribution for ordinary English, and use it to help you crack the code.
Reaction timer
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Reaction timer

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11 to 14
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This problem offers you two ways to test reactions - use them to investigate your ideas about speeds of reaction.
A population survey
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A population survey

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14 to 18
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A geographical survey: answer the tiny questionnaire and then analyse all the collected responses...

Healthy Snack Shop
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Healthy snack shop

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7 to 11
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What information do you need to know to set up a healthy snack shop for your class?
Data Duos
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Data duos

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7 to 11
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Can you match the Venn diagram with the Carroll diagram that shows the same information?