Statistical Questions

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What is a statistical question?

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A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data and can be answered by collecting data that varies.

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What is a non-statistical question?

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A non-statistical question is one that can be answered with a single value or a fixed answer, without the need for data collection.

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Example of a statistical question: How many hours do students study each week?

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This question is statistical because it expects different answers from different students.

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Example of a non-statistical question: What is the capital of France?

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This question is non-statistical because it has a single correct answer.

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Is 'How many pets do students have?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it expects a variety of answers.

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Is 'What is the average height of students in our class?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question because it requires data collection and analysis.

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What type of question is 'How many students are in the school?'

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This is a non-statistical question because it has a specific answer.

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Is 'What are the favorite subjects of students in grade 6?' a statistical question?

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Yes, it is a statistical question as it seeks to gather varied responses.

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What is the difference between a statistical and a non-statistical question?

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Statistical questions involve variability and require data collection, while non-statistical questions have fixed answers.

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Example of a statistical question: What is the most common type of pet among students?

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This question is statistical because it looks for a trend or pattern in responses.