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Lesson: Using Data to Answer Statistical Questions

A statistical question is a question that should have different answers. In this lesson, we will learn how to tell apart statistical and nonstatistical questions.

Worksheet: Using Data to Answer Statistical Questions • 19 Questions

Q1:

Can a statistical question be answered by collecting data, where there is variability in that data?

Ayes
Bno

Q2:

Determine whether the following is a statistical question: In general, how tall are humans?

AIt is a statistical question.
BIt is not a statistical question.

Q3:

Determine whether the following is a statistical question: How tall are you?

AIt is not a statistical question.
BIt is a statistical question.

Q4:

Determine whether the following is a statistical question: What is the weight of your cat?

AIt is not a statistical question.
BIt is a statistical question.

Q5:

Determine whether the following is a statistical question: How many hours per day do children spend playing games?

AIt is a statistical question.
BIt is not a statistical question.

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