Using a survey to learn what shampoos people use | 11-14 years

A photograph showing an open hand holding a plain white shampoo bottle in front of a yellow background

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Collect and analyse data from surveys, exploring differences between subjective and objective data, using this lesson plan with activities for 11–14 year olds.

In this activity, students work in groups to carry out a survey of shampoos. By exploring this example of the applications and implications of science, they gather data and evidence and develop their skills of enquiry and communication.

The lesson provides the opportunity to draw out general principles of data collection, analysis and evaluation, including questions such as:

  • Why are surveys carried out?
  • Why is it important to be clear about the purpose of a survey?
  • What and how much information should be collected?
  • What is the difference between objective and subjective data?
  • How should the data be manipulated to make sense of it?
  • What conclusions may be drawn from the survey?

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