Statistical and Non-Statistical Questions

Statistical and Non-Statistical Questions

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Mathematics

5th - 6th Grade

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Hard

CCSS
6.SP.A.1, 1.MD.C.4, 6.SP.A.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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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. For example, 'How many hours do students study each week?'

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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-statistical question?

Back

A non-statistical question is one that expects a single answer and does not involve variability. For example, 'What is your favorite color?'.

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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you tell if a question is statistical?

Back

If the question can be answered by collecting data from a group and involves variability, it is statistical.

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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you tell if a question is non-statistical?

Back

If the question is about a specific individual or expects a single answer without variability, it is non-statistical.

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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a statistical question: 'What is the average height of students in my class?'

Back

This question is statistical because it involves measuring the heights of multiple students.

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a non-statistical question: 'What is the height of my friend Sarah?'

Back

This question is non-statistical because it asks for a specific answer about one person.

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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is 'How many pets do students have?' a statistical question?

Back

Because it involves collecting data from multiple students, leading to a variety of answers.

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