Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is no variability because Megan is either taller than Jim or she is not; therefore, it is not a statistical question.

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is variability because the students are going to be different heights. Most likely, some girls will be taller than some boys, and some boys will be taller than some girls. To answer this question, we would have to find each height of the students in the  grade and then find the average height of the girls and the average height of the boys. 

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is variability because each animal will probably run at a different speed and their are many factors that could effect how fast a particular animal can run. For example, a younger lion might be able to run faster than an elderly cheetah. To answer this question, we would have to find averages of how fast a group of cheetahs run and how fast a group of lions run. 

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is no variability because Melissa's dog can either run faster than Emily's dog or it cannot; therefore, it is not a statistical question.

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is no variability because Joe is either scored higher on the test than Melissa or he did not; therefore, it is not a statistical question.

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is variability because not all doctors and lawyers make the same amount. Some doctors might make more than some lawyers, and some lawyers might make more than some doctors. To answer this question, we would have to take a sample of doctors and lawyers to find out how much each person makes, then find the average income of each group. 

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is no variability because Andrew either makes more money than Laura or he does not; therefore, it is not a statistical question.

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is no variability because Armen is a certain age; therefore, it is not a statistical question.

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is variability because each girl will probably sell a different amount of boxes. To answer this question, we would have to find out how many boxes of cookies each girl sold. 

Statistical questions are characterized by possessing inherent variability in the data that is used to answer the question. 

In this question, there is variability because each student probably scored differently on the test. To answer this question, we would have to find each student's score and then find the average. Yes