Statistical Questions and Variability

The video tutorial explains how to identify statistical questions, which are questions with more than one possible answer. It provides a practice problem involving questions asked to students after an aquarium visit. The video distinguishes between factual questions with a single answer and statistical questions with varied answers, concluding with examples of both types.

What defines a statistical question?

• A question that is based on a fact

• A question that is always true

• A question with multiple possible answers

• A question with a single answer

Which of the following is NOT a statistical question?

• What is your favorite color?

• How many siblings do you have?

• Is the sky blue?

• What is your favorite food?

What was the context of the practice problem presented?

• A group of students visiting a park

• A group of students visiting a zoo

• A group of students visiting an aquarium

• A group of students visiting a museum

Why is 'Did the aquarium have a gift shop?' not a statistical question?

• It is based on opinion

• It is a factual yes or no question

• It has multiple possible answers

• It is a question about preferences

Which question is considered a statistical question?

• Did the aquarium have a gift shop?

• Is the aquarium open on Tuesdays?

• Did the aquarium have an elevator?

• Would you like to visit this aquarium again?

What makes 'What was your favorite exhibit at the aquarium?' a statistical question?

• It has only one possible answer

• It is based on opinion with multiple possible answers

• It is a yes or no question

• It is a factual question

Which of the following is a factual question?

• How many days are in a week?

• What is your favorite animal?

• What is your favorite color?

• What is your favorite food?

Why is 'Would you like to visit this aquarium again?' considered a statistical question?

• It is a yes or no question

• It is based on opinion with varied answers

• It is a factual question

• It has only one possible answer

What is the main characteristic of a statistical question?

• It is based on a fact

• It is always true

• It has a single answer

• It involves variability in responses

What is the purpose of identifying statistical questions?

• To determine the truth of a statement

• To identify factual questions

• To understand questions with multiple possible answers

• To find questions with only one answer