Statistical Questions Pre-Assessment

Is the following a statistical question: What is my dog's name?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Maybe

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Is the following a statistical question: How many dogs are typically named Lucy in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Maybe

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

How is a statistical question answered?

• By guessing.

• It is based on a constant, exact fact.

• Through the collection of data.

• There are not answers to these questions.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• Do you like cats?

• How many dogs do I have?

• Do you like dogs more than cats?

• How many people typically own a pet in the United States?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

What is the function of a statistical question?

• They are just for fun.

• There is no function of statistical questions.

• What is a statistical question?

• To help analyze data.

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Does a statistical question have an exact answer every time?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Maybe

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Which of the following is not a statistical question?

• What color is my shirt?

• How much water do humans usually need each day to stay hydrated?

• What is the average speed of an ostrich?

• On average, how old are the students in this classroom?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

In a survey question, about 30% of middle school students prefer to eat cereal for breakfast, about 30% prefer to eat french toast sticks, and about 40% of students do not have a preference. Which question below was probably asked to obtain this data?

• What is the average preferred breakfast food of middle school students?

• Do you like bananas?

• What is your favorite food?

• Do you like breakfast or dinner better?

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CCSS.6.SP.B.5A

Are a graph and chart appropriate methods of displaying the data collected from a statistical question?

• Yes

• No

• What is a graph?

• What is a chart?

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• Do you like math homework?

• What is your favorite school subject?

• How many minutes do sixth grade students typically spend on their math homework?

• How old are you?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1