How to Do a Statistical Investigation

1. Problem

Write your statistical question. This must be clear, specific, and measurable.

2. Plan

Explain how you will collect your data. Think about who you will ask, how many people, and what method you will use.

3. Data

Collect your data and organise it. You may show a simple data table here.

4. Analysis

Create graphs to show your data. Describe any trends, patterns, clusters, or outliers.

You can insert your graphs as images like this:

Bar graph example

5. Conclusion

Answer your original question using evidence from your analysis. Explain what your data tells you.