Understanding Statistical Questions

What defines a statistical question?

• A question with a yes or no answer

• A question expecting a variety of answers due to variability

• A question that has a single, correct answer

• A question that cannot be answered

Why are statistical questions important?

• They eliminate the need for data analysis

• They always have a correct answer

• They simplify complex data sets

• They help in understanding the variability in data

Why is 'What is your favorite food?' considered a statistical question?

• It has a single, correct answer

• It is about food preferences

• It can be answered with yes or no

• It expects a variety of answers

What is the purpose of asking statistical questions?

• To confirm already known information

• To ask about current events only

• To understand preferences and variability

• To get a single, correct answer

How does variability influence statistical questions?

• It decreases the importance of the question

• It increases the precision of the answers

• It allows for a wider range of answers

• It makes the questions easier to answer

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• What is 2+2?

• Is today Monday?

• What is your favorite color?

• How many states are in the United States?

How can statistical questions help in understanding a larger group?

• By providing a single perspective

• By focusing on individual responses

• By eliminating variability

• By expecting a variety of answers

What makes 'How tall are the students in the sixth grade?' a statistical question?

• It anticipates variability in answers

• It is about height

• It expects similar answers

• It involves measuring

Which question is NOT statistical?

• How many siblings do you have?

• How many hours do you read per day?

• How many clubs are open to sixth graders?

• What is your favorite sport?

Why is asking for three favorite movies a better statistical question?

• It requires a simple yes or no

• It allows for a broader range of answers

• It focuses on the most recent movie seen

• It limits the answers to recent movies