Introduction to Statistics

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What is the main objective of Descriptive Statistics?

  • Analyzing correlations between variables
  • Summarizing important features of data (correct)
  • Explaining statistical findings
  • Making predictions based on data

Which branch of Statistics involves predicting inferences based on organized data?

  • Data Collection Methods
  • Inferential Statistics (correct)
  • Descriptive Statistics
  • Statistical Presentation

What does the presentation of data refer to?

  • Organizing data in tables and graphs (correct)
  • Making sense of data
  • Conducting experiments
  • Predicting future trends

Which method is NOT used for gathering pertinent information?

<p>Simulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Interpretation of data involve?

<p>Explaining the meaning of statistical findings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the analysis of data involve?

<p>Describing data properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major advantage of descriptive statistics?

<p>It allows researchers to describe data using few indices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of data comes from an original source and is intended to answer specific research questions?

<p>Primary data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which variable can take on different values and can vary in quantity or quality?

<p>Independent variable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of objects, people, or events that does not vary?

<p>Constant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which index describes a characteristic of a population?

<p>Parameter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an answer to a research question or a provisional prediction that shows relationships between variables?

<p>Hypothesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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