Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 6

MA19.6.22

Write examples and non-examples of statistical questions, explaining that a statistical question anticipates variability in the data related to the question.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Characteristics of statistical and non-statistical questions.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Justify the classification of mathematical questions as statistical or non-statistical questions.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Statistical questions have anticipated variability in the answers.
  • Data are the numbers produced in response to a statistical question.

Vocabulary

  • Statistical questions
  • Variability
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