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Statistics


The science and art of collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.


Statistical problem-solving process


The four steps: formulate questions, collect data, analyze data, and interpret results.


Formulate questions


Clarify the research problem and ask valid statistical investigative questions.




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Collect data


Design and carry out a plan to collect appropriate data.


Analyze data


Use appropriate graphs and numerical methods to analyze data.


Interpret results


Draw conclusions from the analysis and answer the investigative questions.




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