Exploring Statistical Questions

What is the main purpose of using statistical questions in data collection?

• To receive a single, precise answer

• To simplify the data collection process

• To focus on individual responses

• To gather a variety of results for analysis

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Why are yes/no questions not considered statistical?

• They only yield a single type of result

• They provide too many answers

• They are too complex to analyze

• They do not involve numerical data

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Which question is an example of a statistical question?

• How many days does it typically snow in March in each state?

• How tall are you?

• How much does the laptop you saw last night cost?

• What is the age of the twin boys?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Why is 'How tall are you?' considered a non-statistical question?

• It does not involve measurements

• It is too complex

• It asks about a specific individual

• It can have multiple correct answers

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

What makes 'How old are the students in the summer camp?' a statistical question?

• It asks about a specific date

• It expects a variety of answers

• It is a yes/no question

• It focuses on a single individual

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• About how many servings of fruit and vegetables do students consume each day?

• Do you watch TikTok videos every day?

• Which vegetable do students prefer, asparagus or broccoli?

• What is the age of the youngest student in the summer camp?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Why is 'How much does the laptop you saw last night cost?' not a statistical question?

• It can have too many correct answers

• It does not involve numerical data

• It is too specific to an individual's experience

• It is focused on a product, not people

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

How can 'Do you watch TikTok videos every day?' be transformed into a statistical question?

• By limiting the question to a specific day

• By changing it to ask for the number of hours spent watching

• By specifying the type of videos

• By asking it to more people

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What characteristic does a statistical question have?

• It has a single, correct answer

• It expects answers in 'yes' or 'no'

• It leads to a variety of different results

• It is focused on personal opinions

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

Which question would provide the most useful data for statistical analysis?

• What is the age of the youngest student in the summer camp?

• Do you watch TikTok videos every day?

• Which vegetable do students prefer, asparagus or broccoli?

• About how many servings of fruit and vegetables do students consume each day?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1