Understanding Statistical Questions

What is the main purpose of using statistical questions in data collection?

• To gather a variety of results for analysis

• To simplify the data collection process

• To focus on individual responses

• To receive a single, precise answer

Why are yes/no questions not considered statistical?

• They are too complex to analyze

• They always require follow-up questions

• They only yield two possible answers

• They provide too many answers

Which question is an example of a statistical question?

• What color is the school building?

• Is the school cafeteria serving pizza today?

• How old are the players on a basketball team?

• What is the height of the tallest student in class?

Why is asking about the age of twin boys not a statistical question?

• It expects the same answer for both

• It is about more than one person

• It involves a calculation

• It is a personal question

How can a non-statistical question be transformed into a statistical question?

• By targeting a larger group for varied answers

• By simplifying the question

• By making it more specific

• By asking it at a different time

What makes 'How many days does it typically snow in March in each state?' a statistical question?

• It asks for numerical data across multiple states

• It focuses on a single state's weather pattern

• It is about weather, which is always variable

• It can be answered with a simple yes or no

Why is 'How much does the laptop you saw last night cost?' considered a non-statistical question?

• It assumes everyone saw a laptop last night

• It asks for a specific piece of information

• It can have multiple correct answers

• It is about an object, not a person

Which question would provide the most varied data for analysis?

• Do you prefer apples or oranges?

• How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you consume each day?

• What is your favorite color?

• Is exercise important for health?

What is a key characteristic of a statistical question?

• It is open-ended

• It expects a variety of answers

• It is easy to answer

• It relates to personal preferences

How can the specificity of a question affect its classification as statistical or non-statistical?

• More specific questions are always statistical

• The level of specificity does not affect its classification

• Questions that are too specific tend to be non-statistical

• Less specific questions cannot be statistical