Data Inquiry Challenge Worksheet

Name:

Date:

📋 Part 1: Planning Your Data Collection

1. Our investigative question is: "Are our feet the same length?" What do you think the answer will be? Write your prediction below:

2. Complete the planning template:

Variable we are measuring: ________________________

Units of measurement: ________________________

Group of interest: ________________________

Data collection method:

3. What ethical considerations do we need to think about when measuring people's feet?

Ask for permission before measuring

Be gentle and respectful

Respect privacy when sharing data

Allow people to say no

4. How can we check for errors in our data collection?

📊 Part 2: Data Collection and Recording

5. Record your class data in the table below:

6. Create a dot plot or bar graph of your data in the space below. Remember to include a title and label your axes!

7. Looking at your graph, what is the range of foot lengths in your class?

Smallest foot length: _______ cm Largest foot length: _______ cm

Range: _______ cm

🔍 Part 3: Interpreting and Communicating Findings

8. Describe what your data shows. Complete these sentences:

Most students in our class have foot lengths between _______ cm and _______ cm.

The typical (most common) foot length appears to be around _______ cm.

9. Based on your data, answer the investigative question: "Are our feet the same length?" Use evidence from your graph to support your answer.

10. What could make our data collection less accurate or biased?

Different people measuring with different techniques

Worn shoes affecting measurements

Rounding measurements differently

Some students not participating

11. Reflection: What did you learn about data collection and graphing from this activity?

12. Extension Challenge: Suggest another investigative question we could explore using data from our class.

Data Inquiry Challenge Worksheet

Data Inquiry Challenge Worksheet

📋 Part 1: Planning Your Data Collection

📊 Part 2: Data Collection and Recording

🔍 Part 3: Interpreting and Communicating Findings

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