Understanding Statistical Questions

What is a key characteristic of a statistical question?

• It has a single, unchanging answer.

• It is based on personal opinions.

• It requires gathering and analyzing variable data.

• It can be answered without any calculations.

What does variability in data imply for a statistical question?

• The question can be answered with a single observation.

• No data is needed to answer the question.

• The data changes and requires analysis.

• The data remains constant.

Why might 'Do boys eat more than girls?' be considered a statistical question?

• Because it can be answered with a simple yes or no.

• Because it requires defining terms and gathering varied data.

• Because it has a single, correct answer.

• Because it asks about personal preferences.

What makes 'How many books fit on a bookshelf?' a statistical question?

• It requires knowing the exact number of books.

• It involves gathering data on book thickness and shelf size.

• It can be answered by looking at the bookshelf.

• It's about personal taste in books.

What distinguishes 'How old are the people watching this video?' as a statistical question?

• It is based on a fixed set of data.

• It asks for an opinion on age.

• It can be answered with a single data point.

• It requires gathering and analyzing variable data on viewers' ages.

Why is 'What color is my shirt?' not a statistical question?

• Because it requires an opinion.

• Because it involves complex calculations.

• Because it changes over time.

• Because it can be answered by observing a single data point.

Why is 'Who is the richest person in the world in 2019?' not a statistical question?

• Because it involves a variable set of data.

• Because it requires an opinion.

• Because it has a single, correct answer.

• Because it cannot be answered definitively.

Why is 'Can I run 100 meters faster than my dog?' considered non-statistical?

• Because it can be answered with two data points without analysis.

• Because it requires an opinion on speed.

• Because it involves comparing speeds of two subjects.

• Because it involves calculating an average.

Which question would require statistical analysis to answer?

• What color is the sky?

• What is Kaz's IQ compared to Kyer's?

• Does it snow more in Argentina or the United States?

• Is Mighty Mouse faster than Chester Cat running 100 meters?

What is necessary to determine if a question is statistical?

• If it is about personal preferences.

• If it can be answered with a simple yes or no.

• If it requires calculating an average.

• If it involves animals.