📊 Part 1: Key Statistical Terms

1. Match each statistical term with its correct definition:

1. Data

2. Variable

3. Population

4. Statistical Enquiry

A. What we measure or observe (e.g., height, favourite colour)

B. Information we collect about people, things, or events

C. The set of people or things we want to learn about

D. A process of asking questions, collecting data, analysing it, and drawing conclusions

2. Fill in the blanks using the words: data, variable, population

If we wanted to investigate the favourite sports of Year 9 students at our school, the _____________ would be all Year 9 students, the _____________ would be "favourite sport", and the _____________ would be the information we collect from each student.

🔄 Part 2: Statistical Enquiry Cycle

3. The Statistical Enquiry Cycle has 5 main steps. Put them in the correct order by numbering 1-5:

____ Analysis (examining the data)

____ Problem (asking a question)

____ Data (collecting information)

____ Conclusion (making decisions based on findings)

____ Plan (deciding how to collect data)

4. Think of a question you would like to investigate about your classmates. Write your question below:

🌍 Part 3: Statistics in Real Life

5. Circle all the areas where statistics are commonly used to make important decisions:

Public health (vaccination rates)

Sports (player performance)

Weather forecasting

Marketing and product design

Environmental management

All of the above

6. Choose ONE area from question 5 and explain how statistics might help make decisions in that field:

🤔 Part 4: Critical Thinking About Statistics

7. A sports commentator says: "Player A is better than Player B because Player A scored more goals this season." What other statistical information might you want to know before agreeing with this statement?

8. True or False: Statistics can help us make better decisions, but we should always think critically about how the data was collected.

True

False

9. Give an example of how statistics might influence a decision you or your family makes: