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There are a few reasons why samples are used in statistics. One reason is that the whole population cannot be used and a sample is a good representation of the whole.

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What are three reasons that samples are used in statistics?

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How can descriptive statistics be used to understand a samples characteristics?

Will a sample descriptive statistics accurately estimate the underlying population's parameters?


Why is finding mean median and mode necessary?

They help to analyse data samples and therefore compare statistics. Normally all three methods are used as they all contain weaknesses. However the mean is usually the normal statistic used after anomalous results have been removed


What are the three items used to identify the population in statistics?

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That term is used for a player who leads the league in these three statistics - batting average RBIs and home runs?

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Are inferential statistics different from descriptive statistics?

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Are statistics used in financial Formulas?

Yes, statistics are used in financial formulas if they are available. The integrity and accuracy of the statistics determine if they are chosen to be used in the first place.


How are statistics used in the workplace?

Statistics are used in the workplace to explain money and buying trends for example. Statistics say what people will spend and when for example.


Properties of mode in statistics?

properties of mode as used in statistics


How the role of statistics is used in research?

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