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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Is 'How tall are the students in this class?' a statistical question?

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Yes, because it anticipates variability in the heights of different students.

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Is 'How many students brought cell phones to school today?' a statistical question?

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No, because it seeks a specific count without variability.

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Is 'How many hours did you exercise each day last month?' a statistical question?

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Yes, because it involves collecting data that varies over time.

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Is 'How many students in your class ate breakfast this morning?' a statistical question?

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No, because it seeks a specific count for a single event.

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Is 'How many siblings do each of your classmates have?' a statistical question?

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Yes, because it involves collecting data that varies among classmates.

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What is an example of a statistical question?

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An example is 'What is the average height of students in the school?'

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What is the difference between a statistical question and a non-statistical question?

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A statistical question anticipates variability and requires data collection, while a non-statistical question seeks a specific answer.

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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.

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What type of data do statistical questions often involve?

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Statistical questions often involve quantitative data that can vary.