1. State whether each of the following questions can or cannot be used to collect statistical information. Provide an explanation for each.

(a) How many hours of homework do you do?

(b) What were the different prices of the books at the bookstore?

(c) Do your family members like to play soccer?

A is statistical

B is statistical

C is not statistical, it does not deal with the collection of data

A. "How many hours of homework do you do?" That question is statistical because it collects data of how many hours of homework he or she does.

B. "What were the different prices of the books at the bookstore?" This question is statistical because it collects data on the varying prices of books at the bookstore.

C. "Do your family members like to play soccer?" This question is not statistical because the question does not collect statistical data.