Comparing Data Sets Worksheets
Free printable comparing data sets worksheets with step-by-step answer keys. Every worksheet is uniquely generated so students never see the same problems twice. Topics covered range from compare two given means at the easy level through to same mean, different ranges: which is more reliable? at the advanced level.
CCSS.6.SPLK20.10
Difficulty Levels
Beginner
- Concepts
- Compare two given means
- Number Range
- means 5–23
- Steps
- 1 step
- Example
- Set A mean 8, Set B mean 14. Which is higher?
Easy
- Concepts
- Identify more consistent set (one has zero variation)
- Number Range
- 5 values, mean 3–8
- Steps
- 1–2 steps
- Example
- Scores: 3, 5, 2, 7, 3 vs 4, 4, 4, 4, 4. Which is more consistent?
Medium
- Concepts
- Compare ranges of two data sets
- Number Range
- 4 values each, range up to 20
- Steps
- 2 steps
- Example
- Compare range of two classes' test scores
Hard
- Concepts
- Same mean, different ranges: which is more reliable?
- Number Range
- mean 40–60, ranges 10–45
- Steps
- 2 steps
- Example
- Two machines, same mean 50 mm, range 12 vs 35. Which is more precise?
Grade Availability
Comparing Data Sets worksheets are available for Grades 6–10. Problems are automatically adjusted to match grade-level expectations in number range, complexity, and notation.
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