Statistical VS Non-Statistical Questions

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data that varies.

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that can be answered with a single value or a fixed answer, without the need for data collection.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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An example of a statistical question is: 'What are the average heights of students in a school?'

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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An example of a non-statistical question is: 'What is the height of the tallest student in the class?'

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What type of question is 'How many students in each class at Carrigan Intermediate School have been suspended?'

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This is a statistical question because it involves collecting data from multiple classes.

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What type of question is 'How tall is the tallest person in class?'

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This is a non-statistical question because it seeks a specific answer without variability.

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Why is 'How many free throws did each player on the team miss in today's game?' considered statistical?

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This question is statistical because it involves data collection from multiple players, which can vary.

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What is the importance of identifying statistical vs non-statistical questions?

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Identifying the type of question helps determine the appropriate method for data collection and analysis.

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What does variability in data mean?

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Variability in data refers to how much the data points differ from each other, indicating that there is a range of possible answers.

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How can you determine if a question is statistical?

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A question is statistical if it requires data collection that involves multiple subjects or instances and anticipates variability.