What is a Statistical Question?

The video tutorial explains how to identify statistical questions, which are questions with more than one possible answer, indicating variability. It contrasts these with non-statistical questions, which have only one possible answer. A practice problem involving questions about a school trip to an aquarium is used to illustrate the concept. The video guides viewers through identifying which questions are statistical based on whether they elicit varied responses, such as opinions, rather than factual yes or no answers.

What defines a statistical question?

• A question that is based on a fact

• A question with a single answer

• A question with multiple possible answers

• A question that is always true

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a statistical question?

• It is based on opinion

• It has variability in answers

• It can be answered with a simple yes or no

• It can have multiple outcomes

In the practice problem, what is the main task given to the students?

• To identify factual questions

• To determine which questions are statistical

• To create new questions

• To answer all questions correctly

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

• It is a complex question

• It is based on opinion

• It is a factual question with a single answer

• It has more than one possible answer

Which question from the practice problem is considered statistical?

• Did the aquarium have an elevator?

• Is the aquarium open on Tuesdays?

• Would you like to visit this aquarium again?

• Did the aquarium have a gift shop?