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 has more than one possible answer.

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What is an example of a statistical question?

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What time do sixth graders wake up each morning during the school week?

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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 fact, without the need for data collection.

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What is an example of a non-statistical question?

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What time does school get out today?

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How many possible answers do statistical questions have?

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Statistical questions have two or more possible answers.

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What is the difference between a statistical and a non-statistical question?

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Statistical questions involve variability and require data collection, while non-statistical questions have a single answer.

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What type of question is 'How many minutes do 6th grade students typically spend on homework each week?'

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Statistical question.

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What type of question is 'How many homes were sold each day this month?'

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Statistical question.

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What type of question is 'What time did you wake up this morning?'

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Non-statistical question.

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Why is it important to identify statistical questions?

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Identifying statistical questions helps in understanding data collection and analysis, which are essential for making informed decisions.