Geo6 Module 14.1 Statistical Questions

Is the question "How many siblings does Deion have?" a statistical question?

• Yes, because it involves numbers.

• No, because it has a single, fixed answer.

• Yes, because it can change over time.

• No, because it requires data collection.

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Is the question “How much does Alvin’s cat weigh?” a statistical question?

• Yes, because it involves data collection.

• No, because it asks about a single data point.

• Yes, because it requires a survey.

• No, because it involves multiple variables.

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How can you change the question “How much does Alvin’s cat weigh?” to make it a statistical question?

• What is the average weight of cats in Alvin’s neighborhood?

• How much does Alvin’s cat eat?

• What is the color of Alvin’s cat?

• How often does Alvin’s cat sleep?

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What is an example of a non-statistical question Howard could ask about the crossword puzzle?

• How many people completed the puzzle today?

• What is the average time to complete the puzzle?

• What is the longest word in the puzzle?

• How many puzzles are published each week?

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What is an example of a statistical question Howard could ask about the crossword puzzle?

• How many letters are in the puzzle?

• How many people completed the puzzle today?

• What is the theme of the puzzle?

• How many clues are there in the puzzle?

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Which of the following questions is a statistical question?

• How old is the school's principal?

• How tall is each student in your class?

• How many students are in the school band?

• What is my favorite number?

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Which of the following questions are a statistical question?

• How many siblings does each person in our class have?

• How many siblings does Larry have?

• What time did Lucy get to school today?

• How many points did Barcelona score in their last game?

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