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 fact, without the need for data collection.

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Choose the statistical question: What is the favorite pet of sixth graders at YMS? or How many sixth graders own a dog?

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What is the favorite pet of sixth graders at YMS?

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Is the following question statistical or non-statistical? How many siblings do each student have?

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Statistical

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Is the following question statistical or non-statistical? How many students in our class like the color blue?

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Non-statistical

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What kind of data would the results from the question 'What is your favorite band?' produce?

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Categorical Data

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What kind of data would the results from the question 'How many hours do you study each week?' produce?

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Numerical Data

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How many minutes do 6th grade students typically spend on homework each week? Is this a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question.

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What is categorical data?

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

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data represents quantities and can be measured or counted.