Collecting data

problem

The Hair Colour Game

Age

7 to 11

Challenge level

2 out of 3

The class were playing a maths game using interlocking cubes. Can you help them record what happened?
problem

Avalanche!

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Investigate how avalanches occur and how they can be controlled
problem

Bird Watch

Age

7 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Do you know which birds are regular visitors where you live?
problem

Inspector Morse

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

You may like to read the article on Morse code before attempting this question. Morse's letter analysis was done over 150 years ago, so might there be a better allocation of symbols today?
problem

Terrariums

Age

11 to 14

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Build a mini eco-system, and collect and interpret data on how well the plants grow under different conditions.
problem

Where Are You Flying?

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

Where do people fly to from London? What is good and bad about these representations?
problem

A Population Survey

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

1 out of 3

A geographical survey: answer the tiny questionnaire and then analyse all the collected responses...
problem

Do You Brush Your Teeth Every Day?

Age

14 to 18

Challenge level

2 out of 3

How can we find out answers to questions like this if people often lie?
problem

A Well-Stirred Sample

Age

16 to 18

Challenge level

2 out of 3

Typical survey sample sizes are about 1000 people. Why is this?
article
Enriching Data Handling

This article for teachers looks at some suggestions taken from the NRICH website that offer a broad view of data and ask some more probing questions about it.