Statistical Variability

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?
How many cars are in the parking lot?

• Statsitical
• Non Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

How many siblings do each student have?

• Statistical

• Non Statistical

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

How is a statistical question different from a non-statistical question?

• A statistical question has only one correct answer.

• A statistical question has a variety of possible answers.

• A statistical question does not need a question mark after it.

• Statistical questions are not used to gather data.

Choose the statistical question:

• What time did you wake up this morning?

• What time do sixth graders typically wake up during the school week?

• What time does school open its doors for students to enter?

What is the main purpose for asking statistical questions?

• Surveying people is fun.

• We can create charts with statistics.

• Statistical questions help us gather data about a topic.

Tags

CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Which situation would yield data that varies?

• The sport 6th graders most enjoy playing

• The number of students who played football last season

• The sport which had the largest student attendance at one game