The Data Handling Cycle

Introducing the idea of the data handling cycle...beginning with an illustration of how statistics can be used. Emphasis is on formulating a good hypothesis. 24 examples are given in the word document - for use in pairs or whole class activity if displayed. Some discussion on whether they are good or bad will be needed...can they all be tested? If so, how? Some are questions - how could they be changed to a statement? These can then be referred to again towards the end of the lesson when pupils can be given the sheet to fill in as an example. 2 exam questions are included as a plenary.