Statistical Questions & Data

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.

Statistical questions have _____ possible answers.

• zero

• one

• only two

• two or more

Statistical or Not?

How many teachers work at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?

• Not Statistical

• Statistical

How tall are the students in our class?

• Statistical Q
• Non Statistical Q

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

• Statistical Q 
• Non Statistical Q

Choose whether the survey is categorical or numerical:

What streaming service do most people in Ft. Wayne subscribe to?​ ​ (a)  

• Categorical
• Numerical

Choose whether the survey is statistical or non-statistical:

How many sit-ups can the students in PE class complete in 1 minute? ​ (a)  

• statistical
• non-statistical

Choose whether the survey is categorical or numerical:

How many pets do the students in my class have? (a)  

• numerical
• categorical

Choose whether the survey is statistical or non-statistical:

What are the heart rates of the students in the 6th grade class?​ (a)  

• statistical
• non-statistical

Choose whether the survey is statistical or non-statistical:

What are the types of sneakers students in our school wear?​ (a)  

• statistical
• non-statistical