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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Is the question 'What subject(s) do SHS students like the most?' a statistical question?

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Yes, because it seeks to understand the preferences of a group of students, which can vary.

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Is the question 'What time must SHS students be at school?' a statistical question?

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No, because it has a specific answer and does not involve variability.

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Which of the following is a statistical question: 'What were the scores of the students in their Math test?'

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Yes, because it involves the scores of multiple students and their variability.

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Which of the following is a statistical question: 'How many items are there in the quiz today?'

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No, because it has a specific answer and does not involve variability.

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Which of the following is a statistical question: 'Which racial group is more likely to eat out than at home?'

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Yes, because it involves comparing groups and their behaviors.

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Which of the following is a statistical question: 'Flip a coin 10 times. How many heads did you get?'

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Yes, because it involves variability in the outcomes of the coin flips.

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

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A statistical question anticipates variability and requires data collection, while a non-statistical question has a fixed answer.

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Give an example of a statistical question.

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

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What type of data is needed to answer a statistical question?

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Quantitative or categorical data that shows variability.

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