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Statistical Investigation Worksheets

Free printable statistical investigation worksheets with step-by-step answer keys. Every worksheet is uniquely generated so students never see the same problems twice. Topics covered range from classify a question as statistical or not at the easy level through to identify sampling bias and its impact at the advanced level.

CCSS.6.SPLK20.10

Difficulty Levels

Beginner

Concepts
Classify a question as statistical or not
Number Range
simple yes/no classification
Steps
1 step
Example
Is "What is your favourite colour?" a statistical question?

Easy

Concepts
Identify what data to collect for a survey
Number Range
categorical preferences
Steps
1–2 steps
Example
How would you find out if students prefer cats or dogs?

Medium

Concepts
Distinguish census vs sample
Number Range
school populations 200–1000
Steps
1–2 steps
Example
A school has 500 students. You survey 50. Census or sample?

Hard

Concepts
Identify sampling bias and its impact
Number Range
convenience/biased samples
Steps
2 steps
Example
Why might surveying only your friends give biased results?

Grade Availability

Statistical Investigation 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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