Carter wants to know how often his classmates go to amusement parks. He asks the following question: “Did you go to an amusement park this summer?”
Is his question a statistical question? Explain why or why not.
This is not a statistical question because there is no need to apply any sort of math. This is a question that can easily be answered with a yes or no.
Sample Response: No. A statistical question addresses difference in a population and offers a variety of responses. Carter’s question would yield only yes or no responses.
