Statistical/Non-Statistical Questions -- Categorical/Numerical

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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 two or more possible answers.

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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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What type of question is 'How many text messages have you sent a week?'

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Numerical

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What type of question is 'What is your favorite color?'

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Non Statistical

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What type of question is 'How many siblings do each student have?'

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Statistical

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Is 'Are you hungry?' a statistical question?

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No

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Statistical questions have _____ possible answers.

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two or more

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What is a categorical question?

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A categorical question is one that can be answered by placing data into categories.

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What is a numerical question?

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A numerical question is one that can be answered with a number or quantity.

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Give an example of a categorical question.

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What is your favorite sport?