Statistical Questions and Data Variability

This video tutorial for sixth-grade students covers lesson 12.1 on recognizing statistical questions. It introduces the concept of statistical questions, explaining how they differ from non-statistical ones by focusing on data that can vary. The lesson includes examples with penguins and bongos to illustrate the difference. It also covers how to create statistical questions from given data, emphasizing the importance of collecting varied data for comparison.

What is a key characteristic of a statistical question?

• It asks about a single event.

• It focuses on one specific individual.

• It involves data that can vary.

• It requires a yes or no answer.

Which of the following is NOT a statistical question?

• What is the average age of people in a city?

• What is the average height of students in a class?

• How much does a specific student weigh today?

• How many books do students read in a month?

Why is 'How much does Pip weigh each morning for 30 days?' a statistical question?

• It requires a yes or no answer.

• It focuses on one specific day.

• It involves data that can vary over time.

• It asks about a single event.

What makes a question about the height of the tallest person in a class statistical?

• It requires a yes or no answer.

• It asks about a single event.

• It compares one person to a dataset.

• It focuses on a single individual.

Which question is statistical: 'What is the weight of the heaviest bongo?' or 'What is the weight of a bongo today?'

• The first question is statistical.

• The second question is statistical.

• Neither question is statistical.

• Both questions are statistical.

What could a researcher ask to find out electricity usage in 20 homes?

• What is the total electricity usage in the country?

• How much electricity did these 20 homes use last Monday?

• What is the average electricity usage in the city?

• How much electricity did you use last Monday?

Why is 'What is the age of students in tour groups visiting a museum?' a statistical question?

• It asks about a single event.

• It requires a yes or no answer.

• It focuses on one specific student.

• It involves data that can vary among groups.

What is essential for a question to be considered statistical?

• It requires a yes or no answer.

• It should involve data that can vary.

• It must focus on a single individual.

• It asks about a single event.

Which of the following is a statistical question?

• What is the color of the sky today?

• How many siblings do students have?

• What is the temperature right now?

• Is it raining outside?

What should you keep in mind when identifying statistical questions?

• They focus on one specific individual.

• They require yes or no answers.

• They should involve varied data.

• They should focus on a single event.