1. In a local survey, people were asked what hobby they most liked to do in their spare time. Have a look at the pictogram and answer the questions that follow.
a) Which was the most popular hobby? b) How many people were surveyed? c) Which was the least popular hobby of the people surveyed? d) How many people liked to participate most in sport? e) How many more people liked reading than television? f) Which hobby was 3 times as popular as television? g) What time of year do you think this survey was carried out? Why do you think so? h) What hobbies do you think might be included in the ‘Other’ category?
2. Carry out an investigation to find your classmates’ favourite fruit.
In order to tackle this task, first we need to collect data, or the information we need to answer this task. Organise a data sheet similar to this one with appropriate fruit to record your information.
Ask 10 children sitting near you to choose their favourite fruit from the list. Record your data and show your findings on a pictogram. 1 piece of fruit equals 1 child. All pictures must be the same size.
Fruit Apple
Orange Banana Pear
Grapes None of these Representing and Interpreting Data 189 Number of Children