5 Questions
Which of the following best describes inferential statistics?
Drawing conclusions about a population based on sample results
What is the definition of a variable in statistics?
A characteristic which can take on different values with respect to persons, time, place
What does descriptive statistics involve?
Collection, organization, summarization, and presentation of data
What does the term 'data' refer to in statistics?
Information coming from observations, counts, measurements or responses
In statistical inference, what is the procedure for making inferences about a population based on sample results called?
Statistical inference
This quiz covers the fundamental unit of biostatistics, focusing on basic concepts such as statistics, variables, and data. It provides an introduction to the science of conducting studies to collect, organize, summarize, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.
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