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Which of the following best describes the field of statistics?
Which of the following best describes the field of statistics?
- The field concerned with collection, organization, summarization, and analysis of data (correct)
- The field concerned with interpretation and critique of scientific literature
- The field primarily involved in formulating hypotheses
- The field focused solely on data collection
Why is biostatistics essential for scientific investigation?
Why is biostatistics essential for scientific investigation?
- To appraise and critique scientific literature
- To design studies to test hypotheses
- To interpret and draw appropriate conclusions
- To collect reliable and unbiased data (correct)
What is the difference between data and information?
What is the difference between data and information?
- Data are sets of values of one or more variables, while information is the result of data analysis (correct)
- There is no distinction between data and information
- Data and information are interchangeable terms
- Data refers to qualitative information, while information refers to quantitative data
What are the intended learning outcomes of the text?
What are the intended learning outcomes of the text?
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Why are vital statistics relevant to biostatistics?
Why are vital statistics relevant to biostatistics?
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What is the field of study concerned with collection, organization, summarization, and analysis of data?
What is the field of study concerned with collection, organization, summarization, and analysis of data?
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Which of the following is essential for understanding, appraisal, and critique of scientific literature?
Which of the following is essential for understanding, appraisal, and critique of scientific literature?
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What are sets of values of one or more variables known as?
What are sets of values of one or more variables known as?
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What is the primary purpose of biostatistics in scientific investigation?
What is the primary purpose of biostatistics in scientific investigation?
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What is the main focus of statistics when the data analyzed are derived from biological science and medicine?
What is the main focus of statistics when the data analyzed are derived from biological science and medicine?
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