Identifying 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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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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Example of a statistical question: How many hours do students spend on homework each week?

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This question is statistical because it expects different answers from different students.

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Example of a non-statistical question: How many students are in the classroom?

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This question is non-statistical because it has a specific answer.

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What makes a question statistical?

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A question is statistical if it requires data collection from a group and the answers vary.

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What makes a question non-statistical?

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A question is non-statistical if it can be answered with a single fact or does not involve variability.

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Is the question 'How long did each person in the cafeteria take to eat lunch?' statistical or non-statistical?

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Statistical.

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Is the question 'How many girls are in the 5th period Math class?' statistical or non-statistical?

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Non-Statistical.

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Is the question 'How many minutes do 6th grade students typically spend on homework each week?' statistical or non-statistical?

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Statistical.

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Is the question 'What size shoes does each person in the class wear?' statistical or non-statistical?

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Statistical.