Chapter 3 Review - Designs of Statistical Studies

A statistical question requires collecting more than one piece of data. A GOOD statistical question involves variability in either categorical or quantitative responses to statistical questions.

i.e.) Statistical question - Do Math professors get paid more than English Professors?

Non-statistical question - Does Mr. Burger have a college degree?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Determine whether the following is a statistical question:

How many acorns do squirrels typically eat in a day?

• Statistical

• NOT Statistical

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Determine whether the following is a statistical question.

At colleges in Jacksonville, do tennis coaches generally get paid more than football coaches?

• Statistical

• NOT Statistical

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Determine whether the following is a statistical question.

How many pimples does Shrek the Ogre have on his face?

• Statistical

• NOT Statistical

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Determine whether the following is a statistical question.

How many internet searches do residents at Rudolph's Retirement Home perform each day?

• Statistical

• NOT Statistical

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Determine whether the following is a statistical question.

How old are you?

• Statistical

• NOT Statistical

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Determine whether the following is a statistical question.

How much time do seniors at WMHS spend on Snapchat?

• Statistical

• NOT Statistical

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

In a statistical study, sampling methods refer to how we select members from the population to be in the study.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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GOOD (Unbiased and random) methods for obtaining samples include Simple Random Samples, Stratified Random Samples, Cluster Samples, and Systematic Samples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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BAD (biased or not random) methods to obtain samples include Convenience Samples and Voluntary Response Samples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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