About This Lesson
This is the second of eight statistics lessons. The main idea of this lesson is to try and have students realize on their own what a statistical question is, and understand the need for methods to appropriately collect data. We begin by having students explore a question that is certain to have variability, and have them organize data, mainly revolving around histograms (or bar graphs) and line plots. It also touches upon the difference between qualitative and quantitative data. Aligned with Common Core State Standard: 6.SP.1
Group practice and opportunities to share thinking a great ways to increase understanding.