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1. I will define statistic to you, so base on my research.

Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with the


study of collecting, analyzing, interpreting, presenting, and organizing data in a particular manner. Statistics is
defined as the process of collection of data, classifying data, representing the data for easy interpretation, and
further analysis of data. Statistics also is referred to as arriving at conclusions from the sample data that is
collected using surveys or experiments. Different sectors such as psychology, sociology, geology, probability,
and so on also use statistics to function.

Statistics is used mainly to gain an understanding of the data and focus on various applications.
Statistics is the process of collecting data, evaluating data, and summarizing it into a mathematical form.
Initially, statistics were related to the science of the state where it was used in the collection and analysis of
facts and data about a country such as its economy, population, etc. Mathematical statistics applies
mathematical techniques like linear algebra, differential equations, mathematical analysis, and theories of
probability.

2. The two areas of statistic


The field of statistics is divided into two major divisions: descriptive and inferential. Each of these
segments is important, offering different techniques that accomplish different objectives. Descriptive statistics
describe what is going on in a population or data set. Inferential statistics, by contrast, allow scientists to take
findings from a sample group and generalize them to a larger population.
Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive statistics is the type of statistics that probably springs to most people’s minds when they hear the
word “statistics.” In this branch of statistics, the goal is to describe. Numerical measures are used to tell about
features of a set of data. There are a number of items that belong in this portion of statistics, such as:

The average, or measure of the center of a data set, consisting of the mean, median, mode, or mid range

 The spread of a data set, which can be measured with the range or standard deviation
 Overall descriptions of data such as the five number summary
 Measurements such as skewness and kurtosis
 The exploration of relationships and correlation between paired data
 The presentation of statistical results in graphical form
These measures are important and useful because they allow scientists to see patterns among data,
and thus to make sense of that data. Descriptive statistics can only be used to describe the population or data
set under study: The results cannot be generalized to any other group or population.
Inferential Statistics

Inferential statistics are produced through complex mathematical calculations that allow scientists to
infer trends about a larger population based on a study of a sample taken from it. Scientists use inferential
statistics to examine the relationships between variables within a sample and then make generalizations or
predictions about how those variables will relate to a larger population.

It is usually impossible to examine each member of the population individually. So scientists choose a
representative subset of the population, called a statistical sample, and from this analysis, they are able to say
something about the population from which the sample came. There are two major divisions of inferential
statistics:

 A confidence interval gives a range of values for an unknown parameter of the population by measuring
a statistical sample. This is expressed in terms of an interval and the degree of confidence that the
parameter is within the interval.
 Tests of significance or hypothesis testing where scientists make a claim about the population by
analyzing a statistical sample. By design, there is some uncertainty in this process. This can be expressed
in terms of a level of significance.
Descriptive vs. Inferential Statistics
In conclusion, Although descriptive statistics is helpful in learning things such as the spread and center
of the data, nothing in descriptive statistics can be used to make any generalizations. In descriptive statistics,
measurements such as the mean and standard deviation are stated as exact numbers.

Even though inferential statistics uses some similar calculations — such as the mean and standard
deviation — the focus is different for inferential statistics. Inferential statistics start with a sample and then
generalizes to a population. This information about a population is not stated as a number. Instead, scientists
express these parameters as a range of potential numbers, along with a degree of confidence.

3. Uses of statistics.
I think statistics is an exciting field about the thrill of discovery, learning, and challenging your assumptions.
Statistics facilitates the creation of new knowledge. Bit by bit, we push back the frontier of what is known.
It has a wide range of applications in different fields such as science, business, finance, economics, social
sciences, engineering, and medicine. Here are some of the importance or uses of statistics:

 Data Analysis: Statistics is used to analyze data and uncover patterns and relationships within the data. It
helps in understanding the underlying trends and patterns in the data and making better decisions based
on that.
 Decision Making: Statistics provides the tools and techniques for making informed decisions based on
data. It helps in reducing uncertainty and risk associated with decision-making by providing a framework
for analyzing and interpreting data.
 Quality Control: Statistics is used in quality control to monitor the quality of products and services. It
helps in identifying defects and improving the quality of products and services.
 Sampling Techniques: Statistics provides the tools and techniques for selecting a representative sample
from a larger population. This helps in reducing the cost and time associated with collecting data and
provides accurate estimates of population parameters.
 Prediction: Statistics is used for making predictions about future events based on past data. This helps in
planning and forecasting future trends and outcomes.In everyday life we make many predictions. For
examples, we keep the alarm for the morning when we don’t know that we will be alive in the morning or
not. Here we use statistics basics to make predictions.
 Experimental Design: Statistics helps in designing experiments that are statistically valid and can provide
meaningful results. It helps in controlling the variables and minimizing the effects of confounding factors
on the results.
 Research: Statistics plays a crucial role in scientific research by providing the methods and tools for
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. It helps in making reliable inferences from the data and
drawing valid conclusions. Statistics data allow us to collect the information around the world. The
internet is a devise which help us to collect the information. The fundamental behind the internet is
based on statistics and mathematics concepts.

In summary, statistics is an essential tool for understanding and analyzing data in various fields. It
provides the methods and techniques for making informed decisions, predicting future events, and improving
the quality of products and services.

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