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 spend on homework each week?'

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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 specific value or fact, without the need for data collection. For example, 'What is the capital of France?'.

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How can you identify a statistical question?

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A statistical question can be identified by looking for questions that involve a group and expect different answers. For example, 'What is the average height of students in the class?'.

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How can you identify a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question can be identified by questions that seek a single answer or fact. For example, 'What is the tallest mountain in the world?'.

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Give an example of a statistical question related to sports.

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An example of a statistical question related to sports is 'What is the average number of points scored by a basketball team in a season?'.

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Give an example of a non-statistical question related to sports.

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An example of a non-statistical question related to sports is 'How many games did the team win last season?'.

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What type of data is collected for statistical questions?

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Data collected for statistical questions is often numerical and can vary, such as scores, heights, or ages.

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What type of data is associated with non-statistical questions?

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Data associated with non-statistical questions is usually a single value or fact, such as a specific date or name.

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Why is it important to distinguish between statistical and non-statistical questions?

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Distinguishing between the two helps in understanding how to collect and analyze data effectively.

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What is an example of a statistical question in a classroom setting?

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An example of a statistical question in a classroom setting is 'What is the average number of books read by students in a month?'.