#1 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, 'What is the average height of students in a class?'

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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 height of the tallest student in the class?'.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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An example of a statistical question is 'How many hours do students study each week?' This question requires data collection from multiple students.

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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An example of a non-statistical question is 'What is the age of your teacher?' This question has a specific answer.

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What is the difference between statistical and non-statistical questions?

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Statistical questions involve variability and require data collection, while non-statistical questions have a fixed answer.

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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.

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How can you identify a statistical question?

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You can identify a statistical question by checking if it can be answered by collecting data from a group rather than a single individual.

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What type of data do statistical questions require?

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Statistical questions require data that can vary, such as measurements, counts, or responses from a group.

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What type of data do non-statistical questions require?

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Non-statistical questions require specific, fixed data that does not vary, such as a single measurement or fact.

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Can a question be both statistical and non-statistical?

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No, a question is either statistical or non-statistical based on whether it anticipates variability in the data.