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Handling, processing and representing data Making and testing hypotheses

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There are 6 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Making and testing hypotheses, you may find related items under Handling, processing and representing data.

Broad Topics > Handling, processing and representing data > Making and testing hypotheses

Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Statistical Shorts

Can you decide whether these short statistical statements are always, sometimes or never true?

Age 11 to 16
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Reaction Timer

This problem offers you two ways to test reactions - use them to investigate your ideas about speeds of reaction.

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

In the Bag

Can you guess the colours of the 10 marbles in the bag? Can you develop an effective strategy for reaching 1000 points in the least number of rounds?

Age 11 to 14
Challenge Level Yellow star
Problem Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Do You Brush Your Teeth Every Day?

How can we find out answers to questions like this if people often lie?

Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow starYellow star
List Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Statistics - Maths of Real Life

This pilot collection of resources is designed to introduce key statistical ideas and help students to deepen their understanding.

Age 14 to 18
Challenge Level Yellow star
Article Primary curriculum Secondary curriculum

Understanding Hypotheses

This article explores the process of making and testing hypotheses.

Age 14 to 18

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