1 Statistical Questions

Is this a statistical question:

How many pets do you have?

• Yes

• No

Is this a statistical question:

How many pets do students in class 602 have?

• Yes

• No

Is this a statistical question:

What is the favorite shoe brand of 6th graders at PS 71?

• Yes

• No

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

• Statistical Q

• Non Statistical Q

What time does school get out today?

• Statistical Q
• Non Statistical Q

Tags

CCSS.1.MD.B.3

How many times have you watched Star Wars?

• Statistical Q

• Non Statistical Q

Choose the statistical question:

• Did you eat breakfast yesterday?

• How many sixth graders eat breakfast each school day?

What is a requirement of a statistical question?

• one set answer

• a variety of answers

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

Choose the statistical question:

• What is the favorite pet of sixth graders at PS 71?

• Do you own a dog?

What is the main purpose for asking statistical questions?

• Surveying people is fun.

• Math is fun.

• Statistical questions help us gather data about a topic.