Statistical Questions and Dot Plots

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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 a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that expects a single answer and does not involve variability in data.

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How do you determine 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 responses.

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What does each dot represent in a dot plot?

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Each dot in a dot plot represents one individual or one unit of data.

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How do you read a dot plot?

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To read a dot plot, count the number of dots above each value to determine how many times that value occurs.

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What is the purpose of a dot plot?

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A dot plot visually displays the frequency of data points in a dataset, making it easy to see patterns.

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How do you find the total number of days recorded in a dot plot?

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Count the total number of dots in the dot plot; each dot represents one day.

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What does it mean to rank data from least to greatest?

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Ranking data from least to greatest means arranging the values in ascending order.

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What is the mode of a dataset?

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The mode is the value that appears most frequently in a dataset.

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What is the median of a dataset?

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The median is the middle value when the data is arranged in order.