Which of the following is a good statistical question to ask? Choose TWO that apply.

Question

options:

What kind of pet does my family have?
What kind of pet does my family have?

What is my favorite food?
What is my favorite food?

What is the shoe size for each student in your grade level at school?
What is the shoe size for each student in your grade level at school?

Was your weight greater than 60 lbs before your last birthday?
Was your weight greater than 60 lbs before your last birthday?

What percentage of families in Florida had a car in 1970?
What percentage of families in Florida had a car in 1970?

How is the number of students on TikTok changing over the last 7 years?

Answer 1

The two good statistical questions from your list are:

1. What percentage of families in Florida had a car in 1970?

   This question seeks to quantify a specific outcome within a defined population and time period, making it suitable for statistical analysis.

2. How is the number of students on TikTok changing over the last 7 years?

   This question asks about trends over time and involves collecting data on a specific group, which allows for statistical exploration of changes.

The other questions are more subjective or ask for specific information not suitable for statistical analysis.