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 that varies.

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that can be answered with a single value or a fixed answer, without variability.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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How many hours do 6th grade students spend on homework each week?

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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What is your favorite color?

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What is the main purpose of asking statistical questions?

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To gather data about a topic.

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What do statistical questions help us do?

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They help us understand trends, make predictions, and analyze data.

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What is variability in data?

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Variability refers to how much the data points differ from each other.

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Why is it important to ask statistical questions?

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They provide insights and help in making informed decisions based on data.

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What type of data do statistical questions usually involve?

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Quantitative data, which can be measured and expressed numerically.

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What is an example of a question that is not statistical?

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How many students are in your class?