A statistics poster tells the story of a data set.

Why take part?

• The poster challenge encourages students to perform an investigation using real data whilst practising graphical and numerical calculations.
• Numbers and graphs are used to describe the data. By piecing together the information provided by the graphs and numbers we can interpret the results and understand the meaning of the data. Whether the summary is a bar chart, histogram, or table of numerical values the focus is always on the meaning.
• Essential communication skills in presenting results as a poster and working within a team can also be developed.

A good poster?

A good poster will enable the reader to discover the story behind the data by following the logical progression of the poster. The emphasis is on the visual display of results through well placed graphs and a suitable commentary including an introduction and a conclusion.

Why is statistics important?

The analysis and interpretation of data are important skills in everyday life. They help us understand and explain what is happening. From the age of 5 upwards students are expected to learn various graphical and descriptive measures to summarise data. SPoC provides an innovative outlet for these skills as well as demonstrating their relevance in general life.