6.SP.1 AND 6.SP.2 REVIEW

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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. For example, 'What time do sixth graders wake up each morning during the school week?'

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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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. For example, 'How many cars are in the parking lot?' is non-statistical.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a graph is skewed right?

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A graph is skewed right if the tail on the right side is longer or fatter than the left side, indicating that most data points are concentrated on the left.

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What is the mode in a data set?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a data set.

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5C

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What is a cluster in data?

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A cluster is a group of data points that are close together in value, indicating a concentration of data.

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What is a gap in data?

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A gap in data is a range of values where no data points exist, indicating a break in the distribution.

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How do you identify a statistical question from a set of options?

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Look for questions that require data collection and anticipate variability, such as 'How many states have you visited?'.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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What does it mean if a distribution is uniform?

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A uniform distribution means that all outcomes are equally likely, and the data points are spread evenly across the range.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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What is the difference between a statistical and a non-statistical question?

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Statistical questions involve variability and require data collection, while non-statistical questions can be answered with a single value.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

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What is a peak in a graph?

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A peak is the highest point in a graph, indicating the maximum value in a data set.