Statistical Questions 6.SP.1

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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 has a fixed answer and does not involve variability.

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Is 'How many students are in the class?' a statistical question?

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No, it is a non-statistical question because it has a specific answer.

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Is 'What is the average height of students in the school?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it involves variability and requires data collection.

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What is a requirement of a statistical question?

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A statistical question must have a variety of answers.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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On average, how many books do students read in a month?

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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How many pages are in this book?

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What does variability mean in statistics?

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Variability refers to how much the data points differ from each other.

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Why is it important to identify statistical questions?

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Identifying statistical questions helps in understanding data collection and analysis.

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What is the difference between a population and a sample?

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A population includes all members of a defined group, while a sample is a subset of the population.