Data Management: 5 practice questions
Free practice on Data Management for Class 6, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
Free practice on Data Management for Class 6, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
Bar chart: separate categories. Pie chart: parts of a whole. Line chart: change over time. Histogram: numeric ranges. Pick the chart that answers your question best.
| Chart | Best for |
|---|---|
| Bar chart | Compare categories |
| Pie chart | Show shares of a whole |
| Line chart | Change over time |
| Histogram | Distribution of values |
| Pictogram | Visual counts using icons |
Mean = total ÷ count (average). Median = middle value when sorted. Mode = most common value. For 2, 3, 5, 5, 7: mean = 22 ÷ 5 = 4.4; median = 5; mode = 5.
| Measure | How to find |
|---|---|
| Mean | Total ÷ count |
| Median | Middle value (sort first) |
| Mode | Most common value |
| Range | Highest − lowest |
A frequency table groups data by value or range. For grades in a class, count how many pupils in each grade band. This becomes the histogram or bar chart.
| Grade | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Excellent (≥18) | 3 |
| Very good (16-17) | 7 |
| Good (14-15) | 10 |
| Pass (10-13) | 8 |
| Below (< 10) | 2 |
Find the mean of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 10.
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: 12
(5+10+15+20+10) ÷ 5 = 60 ÷ 5 = 12.
The number of times a value appears in data is called its:
Answer: B. frequency
Arrange in descending order: 4506, 4650, 4056
Answer: B. 4650, 4506, 4056
In a tally count, IIII with a line across means 5. How much is 3 such groups plus II?
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: 17
3 × 5 = 15, plus 2 = 17.
Which chart shows data using rectangular bars?
Answer: B. bar chart
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