Statistics

How many months are in the year?

• 10

• 12

• 6

• 8

How many pairs of shoes do you have?

How many books have you read this year?

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• Who won the World Series this year?

• How many siblings does your teacher have?

• How many classrooms have a class pet in their room?

• What's my favorite board game?

Which of the following is a non-statistical question?

• How many miles did each team travel to the World Cup?

• How many books have the students in my class read this year?

• How many pairs of shoes do you have?

• How old is each teacher at school?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'How many pairs of shoes do you have?' as it does not involve statistical data or analysis, unlike the other options which require counting or measuring.

What makes a question statistical?

• It can be answered with a simple fact.

• It is based on personal preference.

• It requires data collection and analysis.

• It is about a historical event.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that a statistical question requires data collection and analysis, distinguishing it from simple fact-based or preference-based questions.

Which question would require gathering data over time?

• What is the capital of France?

• How many cups of coffee are consumed by teachers at Berkeley Middle?

• What is 2 + 2?

• Who was the first president of the United States?

Answer explanation

The question 'How many cups of coffee are consumed by teachers at Berkeley Middle?' requires data collection over time to track the coffee consumption habits, making it the correct choice.

Which of these is a statistical question?

• What is the height of the Eiffel Tower?

• How many hours do teenagers spend on social media each week?

• What is the fastest land animal?

• When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Answer explanation

The statistical question is 'How many hours do teenagers spend on social media each week?' as it involves collecting data and analyzing trends.

Is the following question statistical or non-statistical? 
What are 6th graders' favorite flavors of ice cream? 

• Statistical

• Non-statistical 

Answer explanation

The question is statistical as it aims to gather data on a specific group (6th graders) to determine their favorite ice cream flavors.

Is the following question statistical or non-statistical? 
What are 6th graders' favorite flavors of ice cream? 

• Statistical

• Non-statistical 

Answer explanation

The question is statistical because it involves collecting data on a specific group (6th graders) to determine their favorite flavors of ice cream.