Cool Down: Questions about Temperature
Here are two questions:
Question A: Over the past 10 years, what is the warmest temperature recorded, in degrees
Fahrenheit, for the month of December in Miami, Florida?
Question B: At what temperature does water freeze in Miami, Florida?
1. Decide if each question is statistical or non-statistical. Explain your reasoning.
2. If you decide that a question is statistical, describe how you would find the answer.
What data would you collect?