Understanding Statistical Questions

The video tutorial introduces statistical and non-statistical questions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and identifying statistical questions through data collection. Students engage in discussions about preferences, which leads to examples of statistical questions. The lesson includes interpreting data from graphs and tables, concluding with a summary and next steps for students.

What is the primary goal of the lesson on statistical questions?

• To solve complex mathematical equations

• To understand the history of statistics

• To learn how to swim

• To identify and write statistical questions

Which of the following is an example of a non-statistical question?

• How many days are in a week?

• What is your favorite color?

• How many students are in the class?

• What is the average height of students?

In Mr. Borden's example, which question is considered statistical?

• What is the area of a sheet of paper?

• What is the color of the paper?

• How many sheets of paper did you use last week?

• Did Bill use notebook paper for his report?

What characteristic defines a statistical question?

• It is always about numbers

• It anticipates a variety of answers

• It can be answered with yes or no

• It has a single correct answer

How can data be represented to show statistical information?

• In a paragraph

• Through a bar graph

• In a single sentence

• With a single number

Why is a survey question about a new mascot considered statistical?

• It involves collecting data from multiple people

• It has only one possible answer

• It is a yes or no question

• It is about a school event

What should students do after the lesson on statistical questions?

• Write a report on statistics

• Complete exercises in Google Classroom

• Prepare a presentation

• Read a book on statistics