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Descriptive statistics is a branch of statistics that deals with summarizing and describing the main
features of a dataset, such as the central tendency, dispersion, and shape of the distribution.
Central tendency refers to the measure of the center of the data, such as the mean, median, and mode.
The mean is the sum of all observations divided by the number of observations, while the median is the
middle value of the data set when it is sorted in ascending or descending order. The mode is the most
frequently occurring value in the data set.
Dispersion refers to the extent to which the data is spread out. Measures of dispersion include range,
variance, and standard deviation. The range is the difference between the largest and smallest values in
the data set. Variance measures the average of the squared differences from the mean, while the
standard deviation is the square root of the variance.
The shape of the distribution of a dataset can be described using graphical representations such as
histograms and box plots. Histograms display the frequency of occurrences for different ranges of
values, while box plots provide a summary of the distribution by showing the median, quartiles, and
outliers.
Descriptive statistics provides a quick and simple way to summarize and understand large and complex
datasets. However, it is important to note that descriptive statistics do not provide information about
causal relationships between variables or make predictions about future observations. For this,
inferential statistics must be used
Descriptive statistics summarizes and describes the main features of a dataset, often using visual
methods. Here are some examples of descriptive statistics:
Measures of central tendency: Mean, median, and mode are measures that provide information about
the center or "typical" value of a dataset.
Measures of dispersion: Range, variance, and standard deviation are measures that describe how spread
out the data is in a dataset.
Frequency distributions: A frequency distribution is a table that shows the number of occurrences
(frequency) for each unique value in a dataset.
Histograms: A histogram is a bar graph that represents the frequency distribution of a dataset. It shows
the distribution of data by grouping similar values together and displaying the frequency of each group.
Box plots: A box plot is a graphical representation that summarizes the distribution of a dataset. It shows
the median, quartiles, and range of the data.
Scatter plots: A scatter plot is a graphical representation of two variables, where each data point is
represented by an X, Y coordinate on a graph.
Percentiles: Percentiles divide a dataset into 100 equal parts and give information about the distribution
of values in a dataset.
Skewness: Skewness is a measure of the asymmetry of a dataset, indicating whether the data is evenly
distributed or whether it is biased towards one side.
These are just a few examples of descriptive statistics, and there are many other methods and
techniques that can be used to describe and summarize data.
The goal of descriptive statistics is to provide a simple and intuitive representation of the data that can
be easily understood and used to make informed decisions. Descriptive statistics is often the first step in
the analysis of data, and it provides a foundation for more advanced statistical methods and techniques.
Inferential statistics is a branch of statistics that deals with making generalizations about a population
based on a sample of data taken from that population. Inferential statistics uses statistical methods and
models to draw conclusions and make predictions about a population based on a sample of data. The
goal of inferential statistics is to make predictions about a population based on a sample of data and to
quantify the uncertainty associated with these predictions.
Inferential statistics involves making inferences or estimates about a population parameter based on a
sample statistic. For example, if we have a sample of 100 people and we calculate the mean height of
the sample, we can use this information to make inferences about the mean height of the population as
a whole.
Inferential statistics makes use of probability theory and statistical models to make predictions and draw
conclusions. Some common methods used in inferential statistics include hypothesis testing, estimation,
confidence intervals, and regression analysis.
In hypothesis testing, a researcher makes a claim or hypothesis about a population parameter, and then
uses a sample of data to test this hypothesis. The researcher will calculate a test statistic based on the
sample
Inferential statistics is a statistical method that enables researchers and analysts to draw conclusions
about a population based on a sample of data. The main goal of inferential statistics is to make
predictions and estimates about a population and quantify the uncertainty associated with these
predictions. This is accomplished through the use of statistical models and methods such as hypothesis
testing, estimation, confidence intervals, and regression analysis. In hypothesis testing, a researcher
makes a claim about a population parameter and uses a sample of data to test this claim. In estimation,
a researcher uses a sample of data to estimate the value of a population parameter. Confidence
intervals provide a range of values that is likely to contain the true value of the population parameter,
given the sample data. Regression analysis models the relationship between two variables and makes
predictions about one variable based on the value of another variable. Inferential statistics is a valuable
tool for making informed decisions based on data in a wide range of fields, including business, social
sciences, and healthcare.

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