Statistical or Non Statistical

How many more students in this class like ice-cream over cookies?

• Statistical

• Non-statistical

Did all 8th grade students enjoy their wings for lunch today?

• Statistical

• Non-statistical

What is a requirement of a statistical question?

• one set answer

• a collection of answers

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

How many cars are in the NJH parking lot today?

• Statistical

• Non Statistical

Choose the statistical question:

• What time did you wake up this morning?

• What time do sixth graders wake up each morning during the school week?

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• What is the height of the tallest building in the world?

• How tall is the tallest building in your city?

• What is the average height of buildings in major cities around the world?

• What color is the Empire State Building?

Is the following question statistical or non statistical?

On average, how many pencils does each classroom go through daily?

• Statistical

• Non Statistical

What makes a question statistical?

• It can be answered with a simple fact.

• It asks for an opinion.

• It requires data collection and analysis to answer.

• It has a yes or no answer.

a question that can be answered by collecting data that vary.

• Quartiles

• Statistical Questions

• Box Plot

What characteristic does a statistical question have?

• It is about a single event or fact.

• It is based on personal preferences.

• It involves variability and requires data to describe it.

• It can be answered without collecting data.