Introduction to Statistics: Data and Analysis
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What is the main goal of statistics?

  • To collect and organize data
  • To communicate knowledge concerning some particular fact
  • To gain information and knowledge from data (correct)
  • To simulate human intelligence in machines

What is the raw material of statistics?

  • Information
  • Facts
  • Qualitative data
  • Quantitative data (correct)

Which type of data includes numerical facts like weights and ages?

  • Quantitative data (correct)
  • Qualitative data
  • Facts
  • Information

What is the definition of Information?

<p>Knowledge communicated concerning some particular fact (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

<p>The simulation of human intelligence in machines using statistics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the science of conducting studies to collect, organize, analyze, and draw conclusions from data?

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

What is the main difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

<p>Quantitative data measures on a naturally occurring numeric scale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary data source?

<p>Collecting your own data for analysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using samples in statistical studies?

<p>Due to the expense and time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method involves the collection of data from every element in a population?

<p>Census (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of nominal data?

<p>{Pass | Fail} (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an infinite (uncountable) population?

<p>Is impossible to count individually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most valuable resource according to The Economist in 2017?

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

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