6.DS.A.1: Recognize a statistical question as one that anticipates variability in the data related to the question and accounts for it in the answers (e.g., "How old am I?" is not a statistical question, but "How old are the students in my school?" is a statistical question because one anticipates variability in students' ages).

Recognize a statistical question as one that anticipates variability in the data related to the question and accounts for it in the answers (e.g., "How old am I?" is not a statistical question, but "How old are the students in my school?" is a statistical question because one anticipates variability in students' ages).

Example Problems

Last night, Jennifer and her family went out for dinner. For the question below, decide whether or not it is a

\text{statistical question}

, and justify your decision.

How much should we leave for the tip?

Last night, Jennifer and her family went out for dinner. For the question below, decide whether or not it is a

\text{statistical question}

, and justify your decision.

How long will it be until we get there?

Last night, Jennifer and her family went out for dinner. For the question below, decide whether or not it is a

\text{statistical question}

, and justify your decision.

Do customers at the restaurant like pizza?

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