Good Statistical Question? Yes or No~

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a good statistical question?
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A good statistical question anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data. It often involves a comparison or a relationship between groups.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a bad statistical question?
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A bad statistical question is one that can be answered with a single data point or does not involve variability. It often seeks a specific answer without considering a broader context.
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Why is 'Which student sold the most boxes of candy?' a bad statistical question?
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This question seeks a specific answer about one student and does not consider variability among all students.
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Why is 'You poll your classmates and ask "what is your favorite subject?"' a bad statistical question?
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This question does not anticipate variability as it seeks a single answer from each individual without a comparative context.
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Why is 'Which tennis match had the most aces?' a bad statistical question?
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This question focuses on a specific match rather than comparing multiple matches, lacking the necessary variability.
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Why is 'How many cars are in your driveway?' a bad statistical question?
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This question asks for a specific count without considering variability among different driveways.
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What makes 'How many high schools are in each county in NC?' a good statistical question?
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This question anticipates variability as it seeks to compare the number of high schools across multiple counties.
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