Intro to Statistics

9.1 Introduction to

Statistics

Chapter 9: Statistical Measures

Key Vocabulary

Statistics: the science of collecting,
organizing, analyzing, and
interpreting data

A statistical question: A question
that has many different answers
the answers can vary

Who is the most popular musical artist
at your school?

When do students in your class
typically eat dinner?

Which classroom in your school has
the most books?

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the question is a statistical question.

How many songs are on your favorite Spotify playlist?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the question is a statistical question.

How many feet are in 1 yard?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the question is a statistical question.

What is the name of your favorite movie?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the question is a statistical question.

How many sixth graders attend Oak?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Write a statistical question.

The Dot Plot

Labeling

Identify the any clusters, peaks, or gaps in the data.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Gap

Peak

Cluster

Math Response

How many students are represented?

Write the number in the box.

Type answer here

Correct Answer: 18

Deg^°

Rad

Open Ended

How can you collect this data?

Open Ended

What are the units?

Open Ended

Write a statistical question that you can answer using the dot plot. Then answer the question.