understanding Statistical Process

​Understanding Statistical Process

​*Recognize statistical questions and anticipate variability in data related to the question.

*Describe the four stages of the statistical process.

*Discuss the different types of data that you can collect, display, and analyze.

​Objectives:

​Statistics is a problem-solving process because the heart of statistics is about determining a possible answer to a question that has variability.

​Formulating Statistical Questions

​The statistical process has four components:
STEP 1 Formulate a statistical question.
STEP 2 Collect appropriate data.
STEP 3 Analyze the data graphically and numerically.
STEP 4 Interpret the results of the analysis.

Statistical problem solving begins with a statistical question. A statistical question is a question that anticipates an answer based on data that vary.

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Who has the set of Statistical Questions?​ ​ ​

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​Data are categories, numbers, or observations gathered in response to a statistical question.

​SURVEY QUESTIONS

​Two types of Data:

​Categorical data, or qualitative data, fit into exactly one of several different groups or categories.

Ex. What is your favorite color?

​Quantitative data, or numeric data, on a numeric scale and compare.

Ex. How many TV's are there in your household?

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Why is Statistics important in our everyday life?