Introduction to Statistics

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Questions and Answers

What is the origin of the term 'statistics'?

  • Greek
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Latin (correct)

What is the key point conveyed in the passage about statistics?

  • Statistics can be used to prove any point.
  • Statistics is a subjective field.
  • Statistics requires expertise for accurate interpretation
  • All of the above (correct)

Which of the following can be considered an example of 'Quantitative Classification' as mentioned in the text?

  • Trends in daily stock market prices (correct)
  • Tracking the daily weather conditions in a region
  • Analyzing historical events for cultural patterns
  • Classifying different types of music based on their genres

Who is considered the 'Father of Statistics'?

<p>Gottfried Achenwall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main point about statistics?

<p>Statistics is a powerful tool that requires skilled interpretation and application. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Time Series Classification

A statistical method for analyzing data points collected or recorded at specific time intervals.

Quantitative Classification

A method of statistical classification that uses numerical data to categorize observations.

Statistics

A branch of mathematics dealing with data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation.

Gottfried Achenwall

The German scholar referred to as the 'Father of Statistics' who coined the term in 1749.

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Statistical Flexibility

The idea that statistics can be manipulated to support different conclusions.

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