Statistical Questions

Statistical Questions

A statistical question is one that:

• ​must be collected on more than one individual

• ​Must be an opportunity for the data to vary

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​Ask yourself...

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1. ​Would you need to collect data on more than one person to answer the question?

2. ​Is it likely that the data/answers of the question would vary?

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​If your answer to both questions is yes...then it is a statistical question!

Multiple Choice

Is it a statistical question?

What is your height?

• Yes, Statistical

• No, Not statistical

• S

Multiple Choice

Is it a statistical question?

What are the heights of the players on the LA Lakers basketball team?

• Yes, Statistical

• No, Not statistical

Multiple Choice

Is it a statistical question?

On average, how many books are checked out from the library weekly?

• Yes, Statistical

• No, Not statistical

Multiple Choice

Is it a statistical question?

Did it rain more in Mobile, Alabama in the month of February or November last year?

• Yes, Statistical

• No, Not statistical

Multiple Choice

The following question is statistical. Which word tells you that you will get multiple responses?

How many hours of TV do students in your class watch each week?

• Hours

• Students

• Week

• w

Poll

I understand the difference between statistical and non-statistical questions. 

• Definitely!

• Um...no

Open Ended

Write your own statistical question about hours students spend on TikTok.