Need help with one more question.

Which best describes a statistical question?
a. a question that contains numbers
b. a question about numbers
c. a question about designing an experiment
d. a question about a population or sample.
I was thinking it might be D.
Thanks...

it would be d.

ya it is d

are you sure about that

You're on the right track! Option D, "a question about a population or sample," best describes a statistical question.

To understand why, let's break down the other options:

a. "a question that contains numbers": While statistical questions often involve numbers, not all questions with numbers are statistical. For example, "What is the square root of 25?" is a question that contains numbers, but it is not a statistical question.

b. "a question about numbers": While statistical questions do involve numbers, this definition is too broad. It could encompass various types of questions, not necessarily related to statistics.

c. "a question about designing an experiment": This option describes a different type of question - one related to experimental design. Statistical questions, on the other hand, are focused on analyzing and interpreting data rather than designing experiments.

Now let's focus on option D. A statistical question is one that refers to a population or sample. It often involves collecting and analyzing data to make generalizations or draw conclusions about a larger group. For example, "What is the average height of people in the United States?" is a statistical question because it involves a population (people in the United States) and requires collecting data and analyzing it to give an answer.

Therefore, option D, "a question about a population or sample," is the best description of a statistical question.