Introduction to Statistics: Why Study It?
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What is the broadest sense of 'statistics'?

  • A way of organizing, interpreting, and communicating information
  • A broader way of understanding reality
  • The language of science and data
  • A range of techniques and procedures for analyzing and interpreting data (correct)

    • What does the study of statistics heavily rely on?

  • Math and calculations of numbers
  • Facts and figures
  • Communicating using statistics
  • Choosing numbers and interpreting statistics (correct)

    • What does the text say about the interpretation of numbers in statistics?

  • Interpretation is solely based on facts and figures
  • Numbers may be right, but the interpretation may be wrong (correct)
  • Interpretation is not important in statistics
  • Numbers are always interpreted correctly

    • What does statistics serve as in science?

    <p>A link between research ideas and usable conclusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of statistics in everyday life?

    <p>Making decisions based on facts and figures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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