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Stats
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Mathematics
Undergraduate 2
03/05/2013

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Definition of Statistics
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The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities
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Ways to display Distributions of Data
Definition
Frequency tables,Bar graphs,Circle graphs,Time-series,Stem and Leaf displays,Histograms
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Graphical Displays
Definition
Present the data visually,Induce the viewer to think about the substance of the graphical information. Avoid distorting the message of the data.
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Exploratory data analysis
Definition
EDA is the process of learning about a data set by creating graphs
EDA specifically looks for patterns and trends in the data.
EDA also identifies extreme values.
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Graphing variables
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X-Axis: The values of your variable of interest goes on the HORIZONTAL .
Y-Axis: The frequency count, scores, or percentage goes on the VERTICAL , y-axis
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Synonyms of variability
Definition
Spread and dispersion
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