Statistical questions

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Do you like watermelons?

You got it again! Not statistical. This produces a single number. This question is not answered by collecting data that vary.

Test yourself on the following - Statistical or Non?

Do you need to collect data? Or is it a yes/no question

What was the temperature at noon today at City Hall?

Not statistical. This question would be answered by checking your phone.

How many tiles are on our floor?

Not statistical. This question would be answered by counting the tiles. Have at it! This produces a single number. This question is not answered by collecting data that vary.

How old are the dogs that live on your street?

Statistical. This question would be answered by collecting data, and there would be variability in that data.

What proportion of the students at your school like watermelon?

Statistical. This question would be answered by collecting data, and there would be variability in that data.

Not statistical (non-statistical) Question

This question is answered by a single number

How old is my dog?

You got it again! Not statistical. This question is answered by counting the number of days in April. This produces a single number. This question is not answered by collecting data that vary.

How many days are in April?

You got it! Not statistical. This question is answered by counting the number of days in April. This produces a single number. This question is not answered by collecting data that vary.

Statistical Question

A statistical question is one that can be answered by collecting data and where there will be variability in that data.


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