Question

categorize each of these questions as one of these types, then explain your reasoning for putting the question in that category.
● statistical question requiring numerical data to answer it
● statistical question requiring categorical data to answer it
● non - statistical question

1. on average, how many books does each person in the united states read each year?
2. how many acts are in the play romeo and juliet?
3. which book was read most by students in the class this summer?
4. how many books are in the classroom right now?

Explanation:

1. This is a statistical question requiring numerical data as it seeks an average value which would be obtained by collecting numerical data on the number of books read by individuals in the US.
2. This is a non - statistical question as it has a single, definite answer (the play Romeo and Juliet has 5 acts) and does not involve variability or data collection from a sample.
3. This is a statistical question requiring categorical data as it asks for the most - read book (a category) among students in a class, which would involve collecting data on the types of books read.
4. This is a non - statistical question as it has a single, definite answer that can be obtained by counting the books in the classroom right now and does not involve variability or data collection from a sample.

Answer:

1. Statistical question requiring numerical data
2. Non - statistical question
3. Statistical question requiring categorical data
4. Non - statistical question