Planning a Statistical Enquiry

Planning a Statistical Enquiry

• Clear and practical explanation of the essential first stage of any statistical investigation, written in accessible language.
• This resource guides readers through the complete planning process – from forming a testable hypothesis to identifying practical constraints and creating proactive solutions to common problems such as time, cost, ethics, bias and non-response.

Key features:

• Step-by-step planning checklist with real-life examples
• Clear explanations of hypothesis, population, ethics and confidentiality
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Emphasis on proactive strategies and contingency planning
• Everyday scenarios (school projects, surveys, observations) to illustrate each point

Includes an accompanying worksheet with nine varied exercises (vocabulary, true/false, multiple choice, matching, error spotting, short answer, planning improvements, checklist and mini-project design) to reinforce and practise key concepts.