STATISTICS MEANING AND AREAS

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• MARK IAN PALMA
• JOHN ED VILLASIS
• JAMES SOLANZO
• JAYBEE DALOIRAS
HISTORY OF STATISTICS

“Status” or “Statista”
-Political state or Government
“Statistik “at a German university in 1749
-Gottfried Achenwall
Meanings of Statistics
The word statistics has three different meanings, which are discussed
below:
(1) Plural Sense
(2) Singular Sense
(3) Plural of the Word “Statistic”
Plural Sense
The word statistics refers to
numerical facts and figures
collected in a systematic manner
with a definite purpose in any
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Aggregates of facts which are
expressed in numerical form.
Singular Sense
The science comprising of Number of Students
methods which are used in the
collection, analysis, interpretation
and presentation of numerical
data
These methods are used to draw
conclusion about population
parameters.

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Plural of the Word “Statistic”
The word statistics is used as the Height
plural of the word “statistic,”
which refers to a numerical
quantity like the mean, median,
variance, etc., calculated from
sample values.

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Definition of Statistics
Statistics, like many other sciences, is a developing discipline; it is not
static. It has gradually developed during the last few centuries.
Throughout history it has been defined in different manners.

A good definition from today may be discarded in the future.

 Definition of Statistics
“The science of kings, political and science of statecraft.”
Definitions by:
“Statistics is the science of counting.”
A.L. Bowley “The science of averages.”
Prof. Boddington “The science of estimate and probabilities.”
W.I. King “The science of statistics is the method of judging collection,
natural or social phenomena from the results obtained from
the analysis or enumeration or collection of estimates.”
“Statistics are the numerical statement of facts capable of
analysis and interpretation and the science of statistics is the
study of the principles and the methods applied in collecting,
presenting, analysis and interpreting the numerical data in
any field of inquiry.”
Kinds or Branches of Statistics
(1) Descriptive Statistics
(2) Inferential Statistics
Kinds or Branches of Statistics
Descriptive Statistics Inferential Statistics
Descriptive statistics deals with the deals with techniques used for
collection of data. the analysis of data, making
Tables estimates and drawing
Graphs conclusions from limited
information obtained through
Diagrams
sampling and testing the
Average/Measures
reliability of the estimates.
Characteristics of Statistics
Some of the important characteristics of statistics are given below:

Statistics are aggregates of facts.

Statistics are numerically expressed.
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.
Statistics must be comparable to each other.
Functions or Uses of Statistics
(1) Statistics helps in providing a better understanding and exact description of
a phenomenon of nature.
(2) Statistics helps in the proper and efficient planning of a statistical inquiry in
any field of study.
(3) Statistics helps in collecting appropriate quantitative data.
(4) Statistics helps in presenting complex data in a suitable tabular,
diagrammatic and graphic form for easy and clear comprehension of the data.
(5) Statistics helps in understanding the nature and pattern of variability of a
phenomenon through quantitative obersevations.
(6) Statistics helps in drawing valid inferences, along with a measure of their
reliability about the population parameters from the sample data.
Importance of Statistics in Different Fields

(1) Business
(2) Economics
(3) Mathematics
(4) Banking
(5) State Management (Administration)
(6) Accounting and Auditing
(7) Natural and Social Sciences
(8) Astronomy
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