Statistical Questions Worksheet
Explore statistical and non-statistical questions, data collection, and types of data for 8th-grade math.
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Statistical Questions Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of statistical and non-statistical questions, and how to identify different types of data.
1. Which of the following is a statistical question?
How tall is the Eiffel Tower?
What are the heights of the students in your class?
What is your favorite color?
How many states are there in the USA?
2. Which question would NOT be considered a statistical question?
How many pets does each family on your street own?
What are the ages of the teachers at your school?
How much did you spend on lunch today?
How many hours do students in your class spend on homework each week?
For each question, write whether it is a 'Statistical Question' or a 'Non-Statistical Question'.
3. What is the average number of books read by students in your grade?
4. How many siblings does John have?
5. What are the favorite sports of people in your town?
6. Explain in your own words what makes a question a 'statistical question'.
Indicate whether the following statements are True or False.
7. The number of cars in a parking lot is an example of categorical data.
True
False
8. The colors of shirts worn by students are an example of quantitative data.
True
False
Match each type of data with its description.
9. Categorical Data
a. Data that can be measured or counted numerically.
10. Quantitative Data
b. Data that can be divided into groups or categories.
11. Write a statistical question that you could ask your classmates about their favorite type of music.
12. Write a non-statistical question about the weather.