Statistical and Non-Statistical Questions

How much does my pet grapefruit weigh?

• Non-Statistical because it is talking about only YOUR grapefruit.

• This is a statistical question becaue the family members could eat at different timings and it may change from year to year.

What is the average number of cars in the parking lot on Monday mornings?

• Non-Statistical because it is only one moment and one person so there is only one answer.

• Statistical because you are using multiple cars and multiple days so there can be multiple answers.

• This is not a statistical question because it is only asking about you and how many times you have looked at how many cars their are in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

Am I Hungry?

• This is a Statistical Question because you could eat anytime.

• Non-Statistical because it is only one moment and one person so there is only one answer.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

How many teeth does my grandmother have? And why?

• I just don't know!

• My grandmother has only a certain amount of teeth and they keep falling out what would happen?

• Unless the grandmother constantly loses teeth this question is non-statistical because it is only asking about your mom not multiple moms.

Tags

CCSS.K.CC.B.5

How many buttons are in the jar?

• Non-Statistical

• Statistical

Tags

CCSS.K.CC.B.4

CCSS.K.CC.B.5

How long is every button in the jar?

• Non-Statistical

• Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

What is a typical size for the buttons in the jar?

• Non-Statistical

• Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

How are these buttons distributed according to color?

• Statistical

• Non-Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

How old is the athlete?

• Statistical

• Non-Statistical

How many pets does each 6th grader have?

• Statistical

• Non-Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5