Statistical VS Non-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. For example, 'How many hours do students study each week?'

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that expects a single answer and does not involve variability. For example, 'What is the capital of France?'

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Example of a statistical question: How many pets do students in your class have?

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This question is statistical because it requires data collection from multiple students.

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Example of a non-statistical question: How many legs does a dog have?

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

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Why are statistical questions important?

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Statistical questions help us understand trends, make predictions, and analyze data.

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What type of data is collected for statistical questions?

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Quantitative data, which can be measured and expressed numerically, is often collected for statistical questions.

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What type of data is collected for non-statistical questions?

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Qualitative data, which describes characteristics or qualities, is often collected for non-statistical questions.

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How can you tell if a question is statistical?

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If the question can be answered by gathering data from a group and shows variability, it is statistical.

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How can you tell if a question is non-statistical?

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If the question has a fixed answer and does not require data collection from a group, it is non-statistical.

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What is an example of a statistical question related to sports?

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How many points do players score on average in a basketball game?