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What is the main purpose of descriptive statistics?
To condense data into a simpler summary
When should descriptive statistics be calculated in research?
Before making inferential statistical comparisons
What is the major difference between descriptive and inferential statistics?
Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics make conclusions
How does descriptive statistics contribute to quantitative data analysis?
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What types of variables are included in descriptive statistics?
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What is the purpose of using descriptive statistics in a study?
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What are the two main categories of measures used in descriptive statistics?
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What is the purpose of a frequency distribution table (FDT)?
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What is the 'class width' in a frequency distribution table?
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According to Sturges rule, how is the desirable number of groups or classes determined in a frequency distribution?
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