Free Statistics: Basic Concepts Tutorial at GCFGlobal

Getting Started

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What is Statistics? ✓ This branch of math can help you to organize and interpret information. It’s used in a variety of fields, and it has many applications in daily life.
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Key Terms ✓ This lesson explores the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics. It provides a glossary of key terms, as well as an example of how to make inferences based on data.
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Variables ✓ Variables are characteristics or qualities that you might need to measure or count. Let’s talk about the different types of variables you might come across when analyzing data.
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Frequency Tables ✓ How frequently does a particular event occur? A frequency table offers a way to track this type of data, and express it in percentages.

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