7.1 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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Give an example of a statistical question.

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How many hours do 6th grade students typically spend on homework each 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 does not involve variability.

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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Did you eat breakfast yesterday?

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How can you identify a statistical question?

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A statistical question can be identified by its focus on a group and the variability of responses.

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Is 'What is the favorite shoe brand of 6th graders at PS 71?' a statistical question?

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Yes, because it seeks to understand the preferences of a group.

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What type of data is collected for statistical questions?

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Data that shows variability, such as responses from a group of people.

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Choose the statistical question: 'How many sixth graders eat breakfast each school day?' or 'Did you eat breakfast yesterday?'

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How many sixth graders eat breakfast each school day?

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What is the importance of statistical questions in research?

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They help in understanding trends, making predictions, and drawing conclusions based on data.

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Is 'How many pets do students in class 602 have?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it seeks to find out the number of pets among a group of students.