Stage 34 · Statistics

34.1.1 Why We Do Statistics

34.1 Starting with Data: Collecting and Sampling

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34.1.1 Why We Do Statistics

Core idea

Probability calculates the unknown tomorrow, statistics reads the yesterday that already happened, turning a pile of numbers x₁,…,xₙ into a conclusion

Module goal. Build the habit of answering questions with data, understand where data comes from and how to sample without bias, laying the raw-material foundation for everything that follows
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