Grade 6 Mathematics · Unit 2: Understanding the World Around Us Through StatisticsStandard 6.DS.1

Lesson 2.12.1 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can tell the difference between a statistical question and a non-statistical question, explain how I can tell, and judge a case I have not seen before.

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A question is statistical when you expect answers that vary, whether they come from many people or from one person many times. A question is statistical when its answers vary, even when it is about only one person.

Words: Statistical Question (Pregunta estadística)Non-statistical Question (Pregunta no estadística)Data (Datos)Variability (Variabilidad)Survey (Encuesta)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Which question is statistical? A: "How many minutes did I read last night?" B: "How many minutes did I read each night this month?" Type A or B.

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    Final answer:
  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Is this a statistical question? "How many text messages does Omar send each day this month?" Type yes or no.

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  3. 3Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    A pet store owner writes four questions. Which one is a statistical question?

    1. AHow much does each puppy in the store weigh?
    2. BHow many puppies are in the store today?
    3. CHow much did the store's oldest puppy weigh this morning?
    4. DHow many legs does a puppy have?
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  4. 4Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    Mr. Ruiz asks, "How many pets does each student have?" Four students all answer 1. Is it still a statistical question?

    1. AYes. Before you ask, you expect the answers to vary.
    2. BNo. All the answers were the same.
    3. CNo. It is about students, not numbers.
    4. DYes. Four students answered.
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Explain your thinkingCan a question about only one person be statistical? Use Lena's or Jada's question to defend your answer.

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