Statistical Investigations worksheets
Statistical Investigations worksheets give students in Grade 5 to Grade 6 focused practice in plan and run a statistical investigation and interpret the data. This page has 12 free printable sets, grouped by grade, and every set includes a computed answer key that is never wrong. Print them or save as a PDF, no login needed, or generate a fresh one.
How to teach it
Work the whole cycle: pose a question, collect the data into a table, choose a display, then interpret it (total, mode, range, differences) and report what it shows.
Worked example
Common mistake
Collecting data before the question is clear, and confusing the range (spread) with the total.
What's inside
- How many students took part in this survey altogether?
- Which sport was the most popular (the mode)?
- Which sport was the least popular?
- What is the range of the counts (largest count − smallest count)?
- How many more students chose tennis than soccer?
- How many different sports were compared in this investigation?
Sample questions. Each set (A, B, C…) has fresh numbers and a computed answer key.
Grade 5 Statistical Investigations
Sets A-F are the same worksheet with different questions - print any (or all) for fresh practice.
Grade 6 Statistical Investigations
Sets A-F are the same worksheet with different questions - print any (or all) for fresh practice.
Frequently asked questions
Are these statistical investigations worksheets free?
Yes. Every worksheet on ChalkBee is free to view and print or save as a PDF, with no login required. Pro unlocks the printable answer key and removes the watermark.
Do the worksheets have answer keys?
The answers are computed in code from the exact questions on each sheet. The printable answer key is available with Pro.
What grades do statistical investigations worksheets cover?
Statistical Investigations worksheets on this page cover Grade 5 to Grade 6. There are 12 printable sets in total, grouped by grade so you can pick the right level.
How do I print or download them?
Open any set, then use your browser's print option to print it or to save it as a PDF. The pages are laid out to print cleanly on standard letter or A4 paper.