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 variability.

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Is 'How tall are the students in our class?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it involves measuring the heights of multiple students.

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Is 'How many books are in the library?' a statistical question?

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No, it is a non-statistical question because it seeks a specific count without variability.

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What does it mean to collect data?

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Collecting data means gathering information or measurements to answer a question or analyze a situation.

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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 and has variability in the answers.

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What is an example of a statistical question?

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An example of a statistical question is 'What is the average height of students in the school?'

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What is an example of a non-statistical question?

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An example of a non-statistical question is 'How many students are in the classroom?'

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If a question asks for a range of values, is it likely statistical?

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Yes, questions that ask for a range of values typically indicate variability and are statistical.

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What is the importance of statistical questions in research?

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Statistical questions help researchers understand trends, patterns, and variability in data.