3.2 - Functions of Statistics
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in statistics?
💡 Hint: Think about how we gather information.
Name one method of data organization.
💡 Hint: What do we use to show how data relates to each other?
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What is the first function of statistics?
💡 Hint: Think about what comes first in statistics.
True or False: Presenting data can help clarify complex information.
💡 Hint: Consider how charts make data easier to grasp.
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Given a dataset collected from a survey on consumer preferences, describe how you would organize and present this data for a report.
💡 Hint: Think about how to make the data engaging and clear.
Analyze the implications of the mean and median in a dataset that contains outliers. Discuss how these measures would influence decision-making.
💡 Hint: Consider how each statistic gives different insights into the data.
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