Exploring Data and Statistics Fundamentals

What do most people initially think of when they hear the word 'data'?

• Internet usage

• Cell phone data

• Library books

• Statistical information

What is the purpose of a statistical study?

• To play games

• To make phone calls

• To answer a specific question

• To watch videos

How can statistics help in making predictions?

• By asking everyone

• By summarizing data

• By ignoring data

• By guessing

What is a survey used for in a statistical study?

• Choosing a movie to watch

• Deciding what to eat

• Collecting opinions

• Gathering information

Which of the following is NOT a statistical term discussed?

• Median

• Range

• Mode

• Color

What does the 'interquartile range' measure?

• The total range of data

• The average of the data

• The middle 50% of data

• The most common data point

What indicates a question can be analyzed statistically?

• Many possible outcomes

• No variability in data

• Only one possible answer

• Based on personal opinion

Why is there no variability in the height of Mr. Crenshaw?

• Because nobody knows it

• Because it's a constant value

• Because it's a secret

• Because it changes often

What does 'variability' in data mean?

• Data does not change

• Data is difficult to collect

• Data varies or is different

• Data is consistent

Which situation would likely yield data with variability?

• The color of a specific car model

• Daily lunch spending by students

• The number of pages in a specific book

• The price of a specific book today