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Introduction to Statistics Basics

Statistics is the science of collecting and analyzing data to draw conclusions. It involves numerical facts and figures from measurements like earthquake magnitudes or likelihoods of events. Studying statistics helps make sense of the world, avoid being misled, and recognize trends to make informed decisions. The main themes of statistics are exploring and comparing data, collecting data through sampling and experiments, anticipating patterns through probability and simulation, and making statistical inferences or conclusions.

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Introduction to Statistics Basics

Statistics is the science of collecting and analyzing data to draw conclusions. It involves numerical facts and figures from measurements like earthquake magnitudes or likelihoods of events. Studying statistics helps make sense of the world, avoid being misled, and recognize trends to make informed decisions. The main themes of statistics are exploring and comparing data, collecting data through sampling and experiments, anticipating patterns through probability and simulation, and making statistical inferences or conclusions.

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What is Statistics?

Statistics is the science of:

 Collecting data
 Analyzing data
 Drawing conclusions from data
Statistics include numerical facts
and figures such as:
 The largest earthquake measured 9.2 on the Richter
scale.

 Men are at least 10 times more likely than women to


commit murder.

 One in every 8 South Africans is HIV positive.

 By the year 2020, there will be 15 people aged 65 and


over for every new baby born.
Why should we study statistics?

 We want to make sense of the world.

 We don’t want to be lied to.

 We want to be able to spot trends that help us make


good decisions.
4 Main Themes:

I. Exploring data (compare graphs and numbers)

II. Sampling & Experimentation (collect data)

III. Anticipating Patterns (Probability and Simulation)

IV. Statistical Inference (Make conclusions)

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