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Descriptive Statistics

Descriptive statistics are mathematical techniques used to summarize and describe the main features of a dataset, including measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and measures of variability (range, variance, standard deviation). They provide a clear overview of the data without making inferences or predictions about a larger population.

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Descriptive statistics is essential for summarizing and understanding data. It provides tools to calculate measures of central tendency, such as mean, median, and mode, which help identify the center of a dataset. Additionally, measures of dispersion, like standard deviation and variance, reveal how...

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Key Terms

Mean
The average of a set of numbers.

Example: The mean of 2, 3, and 5 is (2+3+5)/3 = 3.33.

Median
The middle value in a list of numbers.

Example: In the set 1, 3, 3, 6, 7, 8, the median is 3.

Mode
The value that appears most frequently in a dataset.

Example: In the set 1, 2, 2, 3, the mode is 2.

Standard Deviation
A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion in a set of values.

Example: A low standard deviation means values are close to the mean.

Variance
The average of the squared differences from the mean.

Example: Variance helps to understand the spread of data points.

Range
The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.

Example: In the set 4, 8, 15, 16, the range is 16 - 4 = 12.

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