Data & Statistics Vocabulary

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What is statistical data?

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Statistical data refers to data that is collected and analyzed to understand trends, patterns, or relationships. It is often used to make informed decisions.

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What is non-statistical data?

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Non-statistical data is data that does not involve analysis or interpretation of trends. It is often a single observation or fact.

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What is categorical data?

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Categorical data is data that can be divided into groups or categories. Examples include types of pets, colors, or brands.

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What is numerical data?

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Numerical data is data that consists of numbers and can be measured. Examples include height, weight, or age.

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What does it mean if data is symmetrical?

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If data is symmetrical, it means that the left and right sides of the data distribution are mirror images of each other.

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What does it mean if data is skewed left?

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If data is skewed left, it means that the left side of the data distribution is longer or fatter than the right side.

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What does it mean if data is skewed right?

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If data is skewed right, it means that the right side of the data distribution is longer or fatter than the left side.

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What is the center of a distribution?

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The center of a distribution is a general term that refers to the middle value of the data set, which can be represented by the mean, median, or mode.

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What is the mean?

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The mean is the average of a set of numbers, calculated by adding all the numbers together and dividing by the count of numbers.

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What is the median?

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The median is the middle value in a data set when the numbers are arranged in order.