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| Institution | Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology |
| Course | Information Technol... |
| Year | 2nd Year |
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| Posted By | Jeff Odhiambo |
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Statistics is the branch of mathematics that involves the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data. It provides tools and methods to summarize data, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions, often under conditions of uncertainty. By using statistical techniques, researchers can make informed decisions, test hypotheses, and predict future trends. Statistics is broadly divided into two areas: descriptive statistics, which focuses on summarizing and visualizing data, and inferential statistics, which uses sample data to make generalizations or predictions about a larger population. It plays a critical role in various fields, including science, business, healthcare, and social sciences.
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STA 2260: STATISTICS
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LEARNING STATISTICS
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SMA 2231: PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS III
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ACU 201: INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES
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LESSON 1: DEFINITION OF STATISTICS, DATA COLLECTION AND DATA PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES
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An Introduction to Statistics
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IBM SPSS Statistics Basics
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