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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Is 'How many touchdowns did the Patriots score in this year's Super Bowl?' a statistical question?

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No, it is not a statistical question because it has a specific answer with no variability.

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Is 'How many students brought cell phones to school today?' a statistical question?

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No, it is not a statistical question because it seeks a specific count with no variability.

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Is 'How tall are the students in this class?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it anticipates variability in the heights of students.

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Is 'How many apps does each of your classmates have on their phones?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it involves collecting data from multiple classmates, which will vary.

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Is 'How many inches of rain did we get each day last week?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it involves variability in the amount of rain over several days.

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What is the difference between a statistical question and a non-statistical question?

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A statistical question anticipates variability and requires data collection, while a non-statistical question has a fixed answer.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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What is the average height of students in grade 6?

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Give an example of a non-statistical question.

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What is the height of the tallest student in the class?

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Why is it important to identify statistical questions?

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Identifying statistical questions helps in understanding data collection and analysis, which are essential for making informed decisions.