Statistical vs. Non-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 a variety of answers.

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that expects a single answer and does not involve variability in the data.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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How many hours do students in my class spend on homework each week?

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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What is the capital of France?

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What do statistical questions require?

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Statistical questions require data collection and analysis to find a range of answers.

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What do non-statistical questions require?

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Non-statistical questions require a straightforward answer without the need for data collection.

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How can you identify a statistical question?

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A statistical question can be identified by its requirement for data that varies, leading to multiple possible answers.

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How can you identify a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question can be identified by its expectation of a single, definitive answer.

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What is an example of a question that is not statistical?

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How many students are in the classroom?

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What is an example of a question that is statistical?

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What is the average height of students in the school?