Understanding the Fundamentals of Statistics
Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. Here, we dive into the basics to get you started!
- Descriptive Statistics: These describe the basic features of data in a study. They provide simple summaries.
- Inferential Statistics: These allow you to make predictions or inferences about a population based on a sample.
Key Concepts
Essential concepts include:
- Mean
- The average of a set of numbers.
- Median
- The middle value in a set of numbers.
- Mode
- The most frequently occurring value in a set.
To explore these concepts further, check our Advanced Statistics page.