6 Questions
What is the primary goal of collecting and analyzing data in statistics?
To make decisions based on the data
What type of data is represented by non-numerical entries?
Qualitative Data
What is the difference between a parameter and a statistic?
A parameter is a value obtained from a population, while a statistic is a value obtained from a sample
What type of scale is characterized by having a zero entry that indicates a position on a scale, but the difference between data points is not meaningful?
Interval Scale
What type of statistical analysis involves using sample data to draw conclusions about a population?
Inferential Statistics
What type of research involves applying a treatment to a part of the population?
Experimental Research
Learn the basics of statistics, including data, population, sample, parameter, and statistic. Understand how descriptive statistics is used to describe the population through numerical calculations. Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts in statistics.
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