Lesson 02: Statistical Questions | Unit 8: Data Sets and Distributions

Open Ended

Sixth-grade students are asked, “What grade are you in?” Explain why this is not a statistical question.

Multiple Select

Lin and her friends go out for a snack after school. These questions come up during their trip.

Select **all** the questions that are statistical questions.

• How far are we from school?

• What is the most popular snack sold at this shop this week?

• What does a group of 4 people typically spend on snacks at this shop?

• Do kids usually prefer to get salty or sweet snacks?

• How many snacks are there to choose from?

Multiple Select

Here is a list of questions about the students and teachers at a school. Select **all** the questions that are statistical questions.

• What is the most popular lunch choice?

• How do students usually travel from home to school?

• What school do these students attend?

• About how many hours of sleep do students generally get on a school night?

• What is a common age for the teachers at the school?

Multiple Choice

What data would you collect and analyze to answer the question:

What is a typical height of female athletes on a team in the most recent international sporting event? For numerical data, include the unit of measurement that you would use.

• The typical height of female athletes is measured in centimeters (cm).
• The typical height of female athletes is measured in meters (m).
• The average weight of female athletes is measured in kilograms (kg).
• The typical height of female athletes is measured in inches (in).

Multiple Choice

What data would you collect and analyze to answer the question: Are most adults in the school football fans?

• By counting the number of footballs owned by adults in the school.
• By reviewing the history of football in the local community.
• By analyzing the school's academic performance data.
• Yes, by conducting a survey and analyzing engagement in football activities.

Open Ended

What data would you collect and analyze to answer the question:

How long do drivers generally need to wait at a red light in Washington, DC?

Open Ended

Adult elephant seals generally weigh about 5,500 pounds. If you weighed 5 elephant seals, would you expect each seal to weigh exactly 5,500 pounds? Explain your reasoning.

Multiple Choice

Which statistical question could be answered using the ages and weights of the 10 pandas at the zoo?

• How much do pandas eat on average?
• What is the total number of pandas at the zoo?
• What is the average weight of the pandas at different ages?
• What is the oldest panda in the zoo?

Multiple Choice

Which statistical question could be answered using the genders and heights of the 10 pandas at the zoo?

• Is there a difference in average height between male and female pandas?
• What is the total height of all pandas combined?
• How many male pandas are there at the zoo?
• What is the average weight of the pandas?