A.1.1.3 Categorizing Questions

Categorize each of these questions as one of these types:

Statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it. (answers are a number with variability)
Statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it. (answers are a category with variability)
Non-statistical question. (no variability - only 1 right answer)

On average, how many books does each person in the United States read each year?

Select all that apply

A
Statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it. (answers are a number and have variability)
B
Statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it. (answers are a category and have variability)
C
Non-statistical question (only 1 right answer)

How many acts are in the play Romeo and Juliet?

Select all that apply

A
Statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it. (answers are a number and have variability)
B
Statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it. (answers are a category and have variability)
C
Non-statistical question (only 1 right answer)

Which book was read most by students in the class this summer?

Select all that apply

A
Statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it. (answers are a number and have variability)
B
Statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it. (answers are a category and have variability)
C
Non-statistical question (only 1 right answer)

How many books were read by students in the class this summer?

Select all that apply

A
Statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it. (answers are a number and have variability)
B
Statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it. (answers are a category and have variability)
C
Non-statistical question (only 1 right answer)

How many books are in Mrs. Akesson's classroom right now?

Select all that apply

A
Statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it. (answers are a number and have variability)
B
Statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it. (answers are a category and have variability)
C
Non-statistical question (only 1 right answer)

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