Identifying 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 the need for data collection.

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Is 'How many cars are in the parking lot?' a statistical question?

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No, it is a non-statistical question because it has a specific answer.

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Is 'How many days are in March?' a statistical question?

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No, it is a non-statistical question because it has a fixed answer.

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Is 'How old are the paintings in the museum?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it involves variability in the ages of different paintings.

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Is 'What pets does our class have?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it involves collecting data about different pets owned by students.

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Is 'How many cars are in your driveway?' a statistical question?

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No, it is a non-statistical question because it has a specific answer.

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What is an example of a statistical question?

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An example of a statistical question is 'What is the average height of students in the class?'

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What is 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 is it important to identify statistical questions?

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Identifying statistical questions helps in understanding data collection and analysis, which is essential for making informed decisions.