6.SP.1 Identifying 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 categorical data?

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Categorical data is data that can be divided into groups or categories, such as types of pets or favorite colors.

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data is data that consists of numbers and can be measured, such as height, weight, or age.

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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 expectation of variability in the answers.

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

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Statistical questions involve data that varies and can be analyzed, while non-statistical questions have a single answer and do not involve variability.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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How many hours do students in our class spend on homework each week?

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What type of data is produced by the question 'How many cousins does each sixth grader at YMS have?'

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Numerical Data.

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Is 'What pets do students in our class have?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it seeks to understand the variety of pets owned by students.

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What does it mean if a question is non-statistical?

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It means the question has a definitive answer and does not require data collection or analysis.

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What is an example of non-statistical question?

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How many siblings do you have?