Statistical Question
Any question that can be represented by data on a graph. A Non-Statistical Question is a question that CANNOT be represented by any data and can be simply answered.
For instance, a Statistical Question would be:
How many minutes does a typical sixth grader read each day?
This is a Statistical Question because, it can be represented by data telling how many minutes a sixth grader spends reading each day.
Non-Statistical Question:
What is your best friend’s favorite TV show?
This is a Non-Statistical Question because, it can be simply answered and doesn’t need any data to tell or represent what your best friend’s favorite TV show is.
How many minutes does a typical sixth grader read each day?
This is a Statistical Question because, it can be represented by data telling how many minutes a sixth grader spends reading each day.
Non-Statistical Question:
What is your best friend’s favorite TV show?
This is a Non-Statistical Question because, it can be simply answered and doesn’t need any data to tell or represent what your best friend’s favorite TV show is.