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Explain what a statistical question is to me!

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Answer: A statistical question is one that can be answered by collecting data and where there will be variability in that data. This is different from a question that anticipates a deterministic answer.

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Answer:

A statistical question is a question that can be answered by collecting data (with variability.)

For example, the question: "How much time does a 6th grader spend on homework?" is a statistical question because you have to gather data to answer it, and the answer will be variable because the data will be different depending on the person.

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