Digital Data & Statistics

Which of the following is the best example of categorical data?

• Number of goals scored over time

• Player names

• Temperature each day

Which software would you use to create a column graph?

• Microsoft Word/Excel

• PowerPoint

• Canva

What is the purpose of a pie chart?

• To show changes over time

• To compare categories as parts of a whole

• To display raw numbers

Which type of graph is best for showing AFL player scores over a few seasons?

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Bar Graph

Why do we use statistics in sport like AFL?

• To decorate websites and make the fans happy

• To make random guesses

• To help understand player performance and make decisions

Which of these is the best reason to create a graph of your results?

• To make your work longer

• To show patterns and make it easier to compare

• So the teacher will give you an A

A digital system stores your birthday as:

• A photo

• Text and numbers

• A sound recording

If a bar graph shows that most students like soccer, what decision might a school make?

• Buy more soccer balls

• Stop all other sport lessons, other than soccer

• Teach swimming only

Why is it helpful to sort your data before making a graph?

• So your work looks more colourful

• So it’s easier to see patterns

• To make it more confusing

Which graph would best show how your screen time changed each day over a week?

• Pie chart

• Bar graph

• Line graph