11/25 Data Analysis Flashcard

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What is a requirement of a statistical question?

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A statistical question requires a variety of answers, not just one set answer.

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Choose the statistical question: How many sixth graders ate breakfast on Monday? or How many sixth graders eat breakfast each school day?

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The statistical question is: How many sixth graders eat breakfast each school day?

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Change to a statistical question: How many sixth graders like pizza?

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The statistical question is: How many times per week do sixth graders eat pizza?

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How many more students like soccer than basketball? (Options: 24, 15, 10, 17)

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The answer is 10.

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Students were surveyed about their favorite sports to play in phys.ed. If 48 students were surveyed, how many chose soccer if the circle graph shows 29% chose soccer?

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14 students chose soccer.

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Define a statistical question.

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A statistical question anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data.

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

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A statistical question expects multiple answers based on data, while a non-statistical question has a single answer.

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What is a circle graph used for in data analysis?

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A circle graph, or pie chart, is used to represent data as parts of a whole.

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How do you calculate the percentage of a part in a total?

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Part/Total = %/100.

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What does it mean if a question is not statistical?

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It means the question does not require data collection or analysis to answer.