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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Interpretation of data involve?

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

    What does the analysis of data involve?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which index describes a characteristic of a population?

    <p>Parameter</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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