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In statistics, what does the term 'variable' refer to?
In statistics, what does the term 'variable' refer to?
- A characteristic or attribute that can assume different values (correct)
- The estimation of expected values
- A conclusion about the source of data
- Inferences drawn from data
What is the main focus of descriptive statistics?
What is the main focus of descriptive statistics?
- Collecting and organizing data (correct)
- Testing hypotheses
- Making inferences about the source of data
- Finding expected values
What is the primary goal of statistical inference?
What is the primary goal of statistical inference?
- Organizing and summarizing data
- Testing hypotheses about the source of data (correct)
- Estimation of expected values
- Analyzing and presenting data
Which part of statistics concerns finding expected values to infer the actual values of the data source?
Which part of statistics concerns finding expected values to infer the actual values of the data source?