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 has 5 or more possible answers.

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How many possible answers do statistical questions have?

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5 or more.

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Is 'How many apps do my classmates have on their phones?' a statistical question?

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Yes.

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What type of question is 'How tall are the students in our class?'

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Statistical.

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What type of data is produced by the question 'How many text messages have you sent in a week?'

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Numerical.

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What type of data is produced by the question 'What is your favorite band?'

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Categorical Data.

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Define categorical data.

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Categorical data represents characteristics or qualities that can be divided into groups.

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Define numerical data.

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Numerical data represents quantities and can be measured or counted.

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What is the difference between categorical and numerical data?

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Categorical data describes qualities, while numerical data describes quantities.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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What is the average height of students in the class?

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