What is Statistics? |
Is it ... a way to use numbers to explain the patterns of things in life?
Is it ... the explanation of numbers in the "real world"? |
Statistics:
1( used with a singular verb ) the science that deals with the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of numerical facts
or data, and that, by use of mathematical theories of probability,imposes order and regularity on aggregates of more or less
disparate elements.
2.( used with a plural verb ) the numerical facts or data themselves.
From Dictionary.com (8/3/2013) http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/statistics?s=t
1( used with a singular verb ) the science that deals with the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of numerical facts
or data, and that, by use of mathematical theories of probability,imposes order and regularity on aggregates of more or less
disparate elements.
2.( used with a plural verb ) the numerical facts or data themselves.
From Dictionary.com (8/3/2013) http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/statistics?s=t
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