Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is the origin of the word 'Statistics'?
What is the origin of the word 'Statistics'?
- French word 'Statistique' meaning social phenomenon
- Latin word 'Status' meaning a group of numbers or figures (correct)
- German word 'Statistik' meaning numerical facts
- Italian word 'Statista' meaning political state
How did Lovitt define Statistics?
How did Lovitt define Statistics?
- The science dealing with collection and classification of numerical facts (correct)
- Quantitative figures known as data
- The method of judging collective phenomenon
- The science of estimates and probabilities
What does Boddington consider Statistics to be?
What does Boddington consider Statistics to be?
- The science of estimates and probabilities (correct)
- The method of judging collective phenomenon
- The science dealing with collection and classification of numerical facts
- Quantitative figures known as data
According to King, what does Statistics involve?
According to King, what does Statistics involve?
Signup and view all the answers
What are quantitative figures known as, according to the text?
What are quantitative figures known as, according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
