Statistical Questions

How is a statistical question different from a non-statistical question?

• A statistical question has only one correct answer.

• A statistical question has a variety of possible answers.

• A statistical question does not need a question mark after it.

• Statistical questions are not used to gather data.

Choose the statistical question:

• How many sixth graders ate breakfast on Monday?

• How many sixth graders eat breakfast on a typical school day?

How many books do each student in your class have?

• Statistical

• Non-statistical

What is your favorite color?

• Statistical

• Non-statistical

How long did it take for each person to get to to school?

• Statistical

• Non-statistical

How many homes were sold each day this month?

• Statistical

• Non-statistical

Choose the statistical question:

• How many sixth graders ate breakfast on Monday?

• How many sixth graders eat breakfast on a typical school day?

Choose the statistical question:

• What is the favorite pet of sixth graders at MSGA?

• How many sixth graders own a dog?

Choose the statistical question:

• What time did you wake up this morning?

• What time do sixth graders typically wake up during the school week?

• What time does school open its doors for students to enter?

What is the main purpose for asking statistical questions?

• Surveying people is fun.

• We can create charts with statistics.

• Statistical questions help us gather data about a topic.