define statistics what are its basic characteristics
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the practice or science of collecting and analysing numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of inferring proportions in a whole from those in a representative sample is known as statistics.
It's basic characteristics is Statistics are affected to a marked extent by multiplicity of causes. Statistics are enumerated or estimated according to a reasonable standard of accuracy. Statistics are collected for a predetermined purpose. Statistics are collected in a systemic manner.
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The practice of science of collecting and analysing numerical data in large quantities called statistics. It is defined in to main senses:
1. Singular sense
it refers to a technique or method relating to collection, classification, presentation , analysing and interpretation of quantitative data. Some stage of singular sense are -
STAGE l - collection of data
STAGE ll - organisation of data
STAGE lll - presentation of data
STAGE lV - analysing of data
STAGE V - interpretation of data
2. Plural sense
It refers to information in terms of numbers or numerical data. Features of statistics in plural sense are:
a. Aggregate of facts
b. Numerically expressed
c. Multiplicity off causes
d. Reasonable accuracy
e. Placed in relation to each other
f. Pre-determined purpose
g. Estimated
h. Collected in systematic manner