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Statistics is the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and ______ of data.
presentation
In applying statistics to a scientific, industrial, or social problem, it is conventional to begin with a statistical population or a statistical ______ to be studied.
model
Populations can be diverse groups of people or objects such as 'all people living in a country' or 'every atom composing a ______'.
crystal
When census data cannot be collected, statisticians collect data by developing specific experiment designs and ______ samples.
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Statistics deals with every aspect of data, including the planning of data collection in terms of the design of ______ and experiments.
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Study Notes
Definition of Statistics
- Statistics is the discipline that deals with the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data.
Statistical Population
- A statistical population refers to a well-defined group of people or objects, such as "all people living in a country" or "every atom composing a crystal".
Data Collection
- Statistics involves planning of data collection, including the design of surveys and experiments.
- Census data may not always be available, so statisticians collect data through specific experiment designs and survey samples.
- Representative sampling ensures that inferences and conclusions can be reasonably extended from the sample to the population as a whole.
Experimental Study
- An experimental study involves taking measurements of the system under study, manipulating the system, and then analyzing the results.
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Test your knowledge of statistics with this quiz! From data collection to analysis and interpretation, this quiz covers various aspects of the discipline. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand statistical concepts and techniques.
