Predicting in Data Analysis
This worksheet helps 5th-grade students practice predicting outcomes based on data analysis from various graphs.
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Predicting in Data Analysis
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Read each question carefully and use the provided data or graphs to make predictions or answer the questions.
Use the bar graph below to answer the following questions.
1. If 100 more 5th graders were surveyed, how many would you predict would choose Blue as their favorite color?
2. Based on the graph, which color is least likely to be chosen by a new student?
3. If the total number of students surveyed is 50, what fraction of students chose Red as their favorite color?
4. A spinner has 4 equal sections: Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. If you spin the spinner 20 times, predict how many times it will land on Green.
5. A bag contains 5 red marbles, 3 blue marbles, and 2 green marbles. If you pick a marble 10 times, replacing it each time, how many times would you expect to pick a red marble?
6. A coin is flipped 10 times. It lands on heads 7 times and tails 3 times. If you flip the coin one more time, what is the most likely outcome?
Heads
Tails
Both are equally likely
Cannot be predicted
7. A survey asked students if they prefer apples or bananas. 60% preferred apples and 40% preferred bananas. If 200 students are surveyed, how many would you predict prefer apples?
40
60
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120
8. When making a prediction, it is important to look for in the data.
9. A prediction is an educated about what might happen.
10. The more data you have, the more your predictions are likely to be.