Exploring Statistical Questions

What defines a statistical question?

• A question with a predetermined answer

• A question expecting a variety of answers

• A question asked to a single individual

• A question that can only be answered with 'yes' or 'no'

Why is 'What time do you go to bed?' not a statistical question?

• It can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no'

• It is asked to multiple people

• It only concerns one person's routine

• It can have multiple correct answers

Which of the following is a reason a question might not be statistical?

• It is open-ended

• It seeks to understand a pattern

• It can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'

• It involves collecting data from a group

What makes 'What are the favorite colors of the students in my class?' a statistical question?

• It is about colors

• It requires a 'yes' or 'no' answer

• It is directed at a single individual

• It expects diverse answers from many students

Which question would likely provide the most variability in answers?

• Do you have a pet?

• What are the ages of students in your class?

• Are you in the sixth grade?

• How many hours do you sleep?

How does variability in answers contribute to a question being statistical?

• It limits the answers to 'yes' or 'no'

• It ensures the question is about a single topic

• It simplifies data analysis

• It gathers a wide range of data points

Why is asking about bedtimes considered a statistical question?

• It can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'

• It varies significantly among individuals

• Everyone has the same bedtime

• It is a personal preference

What characteristic is essential for a question to be statistical?

• It should expect a range of different answers

• It must be about personal habits

• It needs to involve numerical data

• It should be answerable with 'yes' or 'no'

Which of the following questions is statistical?

• Are you older than 15?

• Is your favorite subject math?

• How many books did you read last month?

• Do you like ice cream?