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What is the branch of statistics that involves generalizing from a sample to the population?
What is the branch of statistics that involves generalizing from a sample to the population?
- Analytical statistics
- Inferential statistics (correct)
- Population statistics
- Descriptive statistics
Which field uses statistics for comparison of different brands in advertisements?
Which field uses statistics for comparison of different brands in advertisements?
- Marketing (correct)
- Education
- Politics
- Healthcare
What does descriptive statistics involve?
What does descriptive statistics involve?
- Generalizing from a sample to the population
- Developing new technologies
- Assessing the reliability of generalizations
- Organizing and summarizing data (correct)
Where is statistics NOT widely used?
Where is statistics NOT widely used?
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Study Notes
Inferential Statistics
- Involves generalizing from a sample to the population.
Statistics in Advertising
- Used for comparison of different brands in advertisements.
Descriptive Statistics
- Involves describing and summarizing the basic features of a dataset.
Limited Use of Statistics
- Not widely used in none, as statistics is a fundamental tool used in many fields, including medicine, social sciences, business, and more, and is essential in many areas of study.
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This quiz provides an introduction to the field of statistics, covering its definition and various applications in different fields such as government, science, and everyday life.
