What is Statistics?

 

Actually,  The field of statistics is concerned with the collection, description, and interpretation of data.So (data are numbers obtained through measurement) In the field of statistics, the term “statistic” denotes a measurement taken on a sample (as opposed to a population).

             (( In general conversation, “statistics” also refers to facts and figures. ))

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What is distribution?

We can say : Distribution refers to the behavior of a process described by plotting the number of times a variable displays a specific value or range of values rather than by plotting the value itself. It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words. So Viewing data graphically will make a much greater impact to an audience. Becoming familiar with the various distributions can help consultants to better interpret their data.

What is a Statistical Distribution?

A statistical distribution refers to the numbers of times each possible outcome occurs in a sample.So  If you have 10 test scores with 5 possible outcomes of A, B, C, D, or F, a statistical distribution describes the relative number of times an A,B,C,D or F occurs.