Statistics Mid-Unit Quiz Review

What is a requirement of a statistical question?

• one set answer

• a variety of answers

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

How many cars are in the parking lot?

• Statsitical

• Non Statistical

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

How many ceiling tiles are in our classroom ceiling?

• Statistical

• Non Statistical

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

How many people prefer Nike over Adidas?

• Statistical

• Non Statistical

Are you hungry?

• Statistical Q

• Non Statistical Q

How many minutes do 6th grade students typically spend on homework each week?

• Statistical Q

• Non Statistical Q

Statistical questions have _____ possible answers.

• zero

• one

• only two

• two or more

How many words are there in this sentence?

• Statistical Q
• Non-Statistical Q

A school principal wants to see which subject the 695 students in his school liked best. Which choice BEST represents a representative sample?

• The girls in the school.

• 1 classroom for each grade

• All the students in the school.

• The students making a B in math.

A survey company was trying to see if people in a state thought the pollution was too high. Which choice BEST represents the population to be surveyed?

• A selection of people from each neighborhood in the state.

• A selection of people who live in small towns.

• Every person in the state.

• A selection of people who live in dirty neighborhoods.