Talking about statistics

• What is the purpose of this page in the study material?

  To identify different kinds of statistics
• What are the three ways of presenting statistics mentioned?

  Bar chart, pie chart, table
• What should each student do in groups of three?

  Choose one chart or table
• What information does the table/bar chart/pie chart provide?

  Information about family arguments in the UK
• What is the topic of the statistics discussed?

  Family arguments in the UK
• What does the statistic "22%" represent in the context of family arguments?

  Percentage of arguments started by mothers
• How many arguments are started by fathers according to the statistics?

  11%
• What is a useful phrase to describe what a chart shows?

  The chart/table shows that...
• What are some useful phrases for discussing statistics?

  • The table/bar chart/pie chart is about...
  • It gives us information about...
  • The chart/table shows that...
  • You can see...
• What is the main conclusion students should reach after discussing statistics?

  Summarize what they have found out
• What is one important thing students should express in their conclusion?

  The most important thing they've learned
• What does the phrase "twice as many" indicate in statistical discussions?

  A comparison of two quantities
• What does the phrase "three times as many" imply in statistics?

  A quantity is three times larger
• What is the significance of the date "September 2016" in the statistics?

  It indicates when the data was collected
• What does the phrase "based on different sources" suggest about the data?

  The data comes from multiple references
• How can you compare the percentage of arguments started by different family members?

  By analyzing the provided statistics
• What should students do after discussing the statistics in their groups?

  Share their conclusions with the class