Basic Statistical Concepts and Measure of Central Tendency

It is defined as a branch of science which deals with the collection, presentation, analysis of data, and interpretation of results.

• Statistics

• Geometry

• Data gathering

• Mathematics in the Modern World

It includes all the techniques used in organizing, summarizing and presenting data on hand without drawing conclusions or inferences about a large group.

• Descriptive

• Inferential

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

A chief doctor wants to predict the number of COVID-19 patients for the next 2 years. The statement is an example of

• Descriptive Statistics

• Inferential Statistics

This is the totality of elements under consideration in a statistical investigation.

• Population

• Sample

• Parameter

• All of the above

A type of variable that yields numerical responses representing an amount or quantity. Answers, “how much” or “how many”.

• Qualitative Variable

• Quantitative Variable

• Nominal Variable

• Ordinal Variable

A type of variable that yields categorical responses. Answers, “what kind”.

• Qualitative Variable

• Quantitative Variable

• Nominal Variable

• Ordinal Variable

Classify what kind of variable is the "money in the bank account"

• Discrete Variable

• Continuous

Classify what kind of variable is the " distance traveled between classes"

• Discrete Variable

• Continuous

Marital Status

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Ratio

• Interval

Beauty Pageant Winners

• Nominal

• Ordinal

• Ratio

• Interval