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Statistical Questions - Worksheet 3 - 6th Grade

Easy

Summarize numerical data and distinguish questions that expect variability.

easy: Start with the preview and follow the worked example.

10 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: statistics, data analysis

About This Worksheet

This easy-level worksheet contains 10 problems designed for 6th Grade students practicing statistical questions. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.

Read tables and graphs, count outcomes, and calculate with fractions.

  • Summarize numerical data and distinguish questions that expect variability.
  • Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Is "How many minutes does each of 19 students spend reading each day?" a statistical question? Explain.
Solution Steps:
  1. A statistical question anticipates variability among its answers.
Answer: Yes. Answers vary across students, so a distribution of data is needed.
Tip: Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
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Is "How many minutes does each of 15 students spend reading each day?" a statistical question? Explain.
2
Is "How many minutes are in 18 hours?" a statistical question? Explain.
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Is "How many minutes does each of 18 students spend reading each day?" a statistical question? Explain.
4
Is "How many minutes are in 13 hours?" a statistical question? Explain.
5
Is "How many minutes does each of 11 students spend reading each day?" a statistical question? Explain.
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Is "How many minutes are in 4 hours?" a statistical question? Explain.
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Is "How many minutes does each of 21 students spend reading each day?" a statistical question? Explain.
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Is "How many minutes are in 14 hours?" a statistical question? Explain.
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Is "How many minutes does each of 14 students spend reading each day?" a statistical question? Explain.
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Is "How many minutes are in 6 hours?" a statistical question? Explain.

Answer Key

1. Yes. Answers vary across students, so a distribution of data is needed.2. No. It asks for a single fixed conversion, not variable data.3. Yes. Answers vary across students, so a distribution of data is needed.4. No. It asks for a single fixed conversion, not variable data.5. Yes. Answers vary across students, so a distribution of data is needed.6. No. It asks for a single fixed conversion, not variable data.7. Yes. Answers vary across students, so a distribution of data is needed.8. No. It asks for a single fixed conversion, not variable data.9. Yes. Answers vary across students, so a distribution of data is needed.10. No. It asks for a single fixed conversion, not variable data.

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