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A statistical question is a question that can be answered by collecting data that vary, meaning the data set has more than one potential answer, rather than a single, fixed fact.

What is a statistical question?

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This author wrote the Harry Potter series.
Who is Johanne Katherine Rowling (J.K. Rowling)?
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The Christian prophet, or, messiah.
Who is Jesus?
100
The egyptian creator god and god of the sun and light.
Who is Ra?
200

A statistical question is one that anticipates variability in the data, meaning it can be answered by collecting data that vary and for which you do not expect a single answer.

How can you tell if a question is a statistical question?
200
These books feature a teenager that is chosen to use the powers of the elements to bring balance to the world.
What is Amos Daragon?
200
This period in the bible lasted 40 days and 40 nights and almost wiped out humanity.
What is the Great Flood?
200
The greek god of the forge.
Who is Hephaestus?
300

"What is the favorite sport of 8th graders?" (answers may vary)

What is an example of a statistical question?

300
The crown prince of the fire nation.
Who is Zuko?
300
The difference between the Jewish sacred book and the Christian sacred book.
What is the New Testament?
300
The norse god of thunder.
Who is Thor?
400

No, the example is not a statistical question because the example cannot have multiple answers.

Is the example a statistical question?

"How tall am I?" 

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The epic tale describing the creation of the world.
What is Genesis?
400
One of the only great religions that worship many deities.
What is Hinduism?
400
The greek god of Death.
Who is Phanatos?
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