statistical question

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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 spend on homework each week?'

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that does not involve variability and can be answered with a single value or fact. For example, 'What is the capital of France?'

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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An example of a statistical question is 'What is the average height of 6th graders in my school?'

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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An example of a non-statistical question is 'How many students are in my class?'

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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 fact.

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How can you tell if a question is statistical?

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A question is statistical if it can be answered by collecting data that shows a range of answers or variability.

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What type of data is collected for statistical questions?

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Data collected for statistical questions can be quantitative (numerical) or qualitative (categorical) and shows variability.

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Why are statistical questions important?

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Statistical questions are important because they help us understand trends, make predictions, and analyze data in various fields.

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What is an example of a question that is not statistical?

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An example of a non-statistical question is 'What is the color of your backpack?'

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How do statistical questions help in decision making?

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Statistical questions help in decision making by providing data that can reveal patterns and inform choices based on evidence.