Statistical vs Non-statistical Questions

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data. For example, 'How many hours do students study each week?'

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that expects a single answer and does not involve variability. For example, 'What is your favorite color?'.

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How can you identify a statistical question?

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You can identify a statistical question by checking if it requires data collection from multiple subjects and if the answers will vary.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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An example of a statistical question is 'What are the average heights of students in a class?'.

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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An example of a non-statistical question is 'What is the capital of France?'.

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Why are statistical questions important?

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Statistical questions are important because they help us understand trends, make predictions, and analyze data.

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What type of data is collected for statistical questions?

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Data collected for statistical questions is often quantitative and can be measured or counted.

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What type of data is collected for non-statistical questions?

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Data collected for non-statistical questions is often qualitative and provides specific information.

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How does variability relate to statistical questions?

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Variability refers to the differences in data points; statistical questions account for this variability in their answers.

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What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?

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Descriptive statistics summarize data from a sample, while inferential statistics make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample.