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Which of the following best describes statistics?
Which of the following best describes statistics?
- A method of data analysis (correct)
- A branch of mathematics
- A way to make decisions
- A type of data
What is the purpose of descriptive statistics?
What is the purpose of descriptive statistics?
- To collect primary data
- To analyze secondary data
- To make estimates about a population
- To summarize and graph data (correct)
What are the disadvantages of using secondary data?
What are the disadvantages of using secondary data?
- May not meet specific needs
- Accuracy of the second
- May have transcription errors
- Not readily available or inexpensive (correct)
Which of the following is an advantage of using primary data?
Which of the following is an advantage of using primary data?
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What is a disadvantage of using secondary data?
What is a disadvantage of using secondary data?
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Why is it important for researchers to know how data were gathered?
Why is it important for researchers to know how data were gathered?
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