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 long does it take students to travel to school?'

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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, 'How long did it take you to get to school today?'

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How can you identify a statistical question?

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A statistical question can be identified by its focus on a group and the variability of responses. It often includes words like 'how many' or 'how much'.

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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 students in a class?'

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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 your favorite color?'

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What type of data is collected for statistical questions?

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Data collected for statistical questions is quantitative or categorical and reflects a range of responses.

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Why is it important to distinguish between statistical and non-statistical questions?

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Distinguishing between the two helps in understanding data collection methods and the type of analysis needed.

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What is variability in data?

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Variability refers to how much the data points differ from each other. It indicates the spread of data.

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

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An example is: 'How many products were sold each day this month?'

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What is an example of a non-statistical question related to siblings?

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An example is: 'How many siblings do you have?'