Inferential Statistics Module Introduction

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Why do inferential statistics only provide an estimate of population data?

  • Because the sample data is not an exact representation of the entire population. (correct)
  • Because probability is limited in inferential statistics.
  • Because exact population data is difficult to obtain.
  • Because inferential statistics are not accurate.

What is the main reason why probability is used in statistics?

  • To provide exact values of the population data.
  • To simplify complex statistical calculations.
  • To ensure 100% accuracy in estimates.
  • To make reasonable estimates with limited certainty. (correct)

What will the first session of this module focus on?

  • Advanced statistical techniques.
  • Inferential statistics.
  • Basic concepts of probability. (correct)
  • Permutation and combination.

Why do statisticians talk in terms of probability when certainty is limited?

<p>To make reasonable estimates about uncertain data. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the broad agenda of the session cover?

<p>Basic concepts of probability and its properties. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of inferential statistics?

<p>To make inferences about a population based on a sample (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do analysts sometimes work with a smaller sample of data instead of the entire dataset?

<p>To save time and resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario mentioned about Amazon, why did the QC department check a sample of 1,000 products?

<p>To determine the defect rate for all products (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does EDA stand for in the context of data analysis?

<p>Exploratory Data Analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When data analysts spend most of their time on EDA, what are they primarily focused on?

<p>Exploring and deriving insights from data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes inferential statistics from descriptive statistics?

<p>Inferential statistics makes inferences about populations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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