Statistical Questions

Is the following a statistical question:

How many hours did you exercise each day last month?

• yes

• no

Is the following a statistical question:

How many Presidents can each person in the class name?

• yes

• no

Which of the following are reasons to ask statistical questions?

• Data can help identify problems to solve.

• Data can help businesses make better decisions.

• Data can help people make informed choices.

What is the main purpose for asking statistical questions?

• Surveying people is fun.

• We can create charts with statistics.

• Statistical questions help us gather data about a topic.

Statistical questions have _____ possible answers.

• zero

• one

• only two

• two or more

Statistical questions should ALWAYS...

• provide helpful information for someone (be relevant)

• be meant for kids to answer

• be asked of adults, not kids

• have one right answer

Change to a statistical question: How many sixth graders like pizza?

• How many sixth graders ate pizza last night?

• How many times per week do sixth graders eat pizza?

True or False?

Statistical questions can help researchers determine patterns that might point to problems to be solved.

• True

• False

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

• Statistical

• Non-statistical 

Is the following question statistical or non- statistical?
How tall are the students in our class?

• Statistical

• Non-Statistical