1.1 Basic Statistical Terms

Question 1

It is defined as the branch of mathematics that examines and investigates.

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Statistics

Question 2

This is a type of statistics that focuses on the totality of methods and treatments employed in the collection and analysis of data.

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Descriptive StatisticsI

Question 3

This is a type of statistics that focuses on the logical process from sample analysis to a generalization or conclusion about a population.

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Inferential Statistics

Question 4

This is defined as the totality of objects.

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Population

Question 5

This is a representative part of a population.

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Sample

Question 6

It is known as an observable characteristic or phenomena of a person or object.

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Variable

Question 7

A type of variable that can be obtained through counting.

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Discrete Variable

Question 8

A kind of variable that can never be exactly measured.

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Continuous Variable

Question 9

This is a numerical characteristic of a population.

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Parameter

Question 10

This is a numerical characteristic of a sample.

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Statistic

Question 11

The type of data that comes in the form of categories or attributes.

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Qualitative Data

Question 12

A type of data that comes in the form of numbers or measurements.

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Quantitative Data