Identify Statistical Questions

What makes a question statistical?

• There is VARIABILITY in the data collected

• There is NO VARIABILITY in the data collected

Izeieh asked Sam, "About how many people show up to play basketball each week?"

• Statistical

• Non-Statistical

Jay wondered, "On average, how many books do Americans read each year?"

• Statistical

• Non-Statistical

Statistical Questions are answered by collecting data with variability.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• Are all students in a class wearing glasses?

• Is the sun hot?

• What color is the sky?

• How long did it take each student in the class to get to school?

• How many pages are in a book?

Which of the following are statistical questions? Select all that apply.

• How many pages are in that book?

• What is the temperature outside right now?

• What is the average weight of a squirrel?

• What are the favorite cars for junior high students?

• How many seconds are in an hour?

What is a requirement of a statistical question?

• a variety of answers

• one set answer

How many apps do my classmates have on their phone?

• Statistical

• Not statistical

Which is a statistical question that could be asked about the kids in this picture? (more than one answer possible)

• How many kids are there in the picture?

• What are their ages?

• How old is the youngest kid?

• How many pets does each kid have?

What is a requirement of a statistical question?

• a variety of answers

• one set answer