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Introduction to Statistics in Computer Science

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What is the primary purpose of inferential statistics?

To analyze network traffic

To detect and prevent security threats

To make estimates about populations and test hypotheses (correct)

To calculate averages for characterizing data

What is the term for a single object or individual in the population?

Variable

Sample

Element (correct)

Population

What is one of the primary applications of statistical methods in computer science?

Algorithmic complexity analysis

Computational geometry and graphics

Data analysis and machine learning (correct)

Formal language theory and automata

A researcher wants to study the eating habits of teenagers in a particular city. What is the population in this scenario?

All teenagers in the particular city Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a study about the population?

Census Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of experimental design in computer science that relies heavily on statistical methods?

Hypothesis testing and sample size estimation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a summary measure of a population?

Parameter Signup and view all the answers

What is an important role of statistics in optimization in computer science?

Stochastic optimization and statistical modeling Signup and view all the answers

What is a key application of statistical methods in ensuring the quality of software and hardware products?

Quality control and statistical process control Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of using statistical methods in computer science?

To extract meaningful insights from large datasets Signup and view all the answers