Statistical, Non-Statistical, Categorical, Numerical

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What is Categorical Data?

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Data that can be divided into groups or categories, such as favorite bands or types of pets.

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What is Numerical Data?

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Data that consists of numbers and can be measured, such as height, weight, or age.

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What is a Statistical Question?

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A question that anticipates variability in the data and has two or more possible answers.

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What is a Non-Statistical Question?

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A question that has a single answer and does not involve variability, such as 'How many words are in this sentence?'

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Give an example of Categorical Data.

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Favorite color, type of fruit, or brand of shoes.

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Give an example of Numerical Data.

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The number of students in a class, the height of a person, or the temperature in degrees.

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What is the difference between Statistical and Non-Statistical Questions?

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Statistical questions expect variability and have multiple answers, while non-statistical questions have a fixed answer.

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How many possible answers do Statistical Questions have?

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Two or more possible answers.

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What type of data is produced by the question 'What is your favorite ice cream flavor?'

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Categorical Data.

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Is 'How many books are in the library?' a statistical question?

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No, it is a non-statistical question.