Need help with one more question.
Which best describes a statistical question?
a. a question that contains numbers
b. a question about numbers
c. a question about designing an experiment
d. a question about a population or sample.
I was thinking it might be D.
Thanks...
it would be d.
ya it is d
are you sure about that
You're on the right track! Option D, "a question about a population or sample," best describes a statistical question.
To understand why, let's break down the other options:
a. "a question that contains numbers": While statistical questions often involve numbers, not all questions with numbers are statistical. For example, "What is the square root of 25?" is a question that contains numbers, but it is not a statistical question.
b. "a question about numbers": While statistical questions do involve numbers, this definition is too broad. It could encompass various types of questions, not necessarily related to statistics.
c. "a question about designing an experiment": This option describes a different type of question - one related to experimental design. Statistical questions, on the other hand, are focused on analyzing and interpreting data rather than designing experiments.
Now let's focus on option D. A statistical question is one that refers to a population or sample. It often involves collecting and analyzing data to make generalizations or draw conclusions about a larger group. For example, "What is the average height of people in the United States?" is a statistical question because it involves a population (people in the United States) and requires collecting data and analyzing it to give an answer.
Therefore, option D, "a question about a population or sample," is the best description of a statistical question.