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Statistics is a mathematical field focused on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data for decision-making. It includes descriptive statistics for summarizing data and inferential statistics for making predictions about populations. The document also covers methods of data collection and the application of statistical techniques in geographical studies.

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Statistics

Statistics is a mathematical field focused on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data for decision-making. It includes descriptive statistics for summarizing data and inferential statistics for making predictions about populations. The document also covers methods of data collection and the application of statistical techniques in geographical studies.

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STATISTICS

- Definition ; Statistics is the branch of mathematics that deals with the collection,
organization, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of numerical data to aid in
decision-making.
- Types and sources of statistical data
- Importance and limitations of statistics in geographical studies
- Collect and record statistical data in a geographical phenomenal
- Methods of data collection
- Descriptive statistics/Measures of central tendencies and variability
- Infarential statistics(Hypothesis testing using Chi square, and Spear-man rank order
coefficient )
- Apply descriptive and inferential statistics in soving geographical problems.
- Carry out a field study on geographical phenomena and write a report

Types of statistical data

1. Descriptive Statistics

o Concerned with summarizing and describing data.

o Includes: tables, graphs, averages (mean, median, mode), percentages, and


measures of spread (range, variance, standard deviation).

o Example: The average age of students in a class is 16 years.

2. Inferential Statistics

o Concerned with making predictions, generalizations, or conclusions about a


population based on a sample.

o Uses probability, hypothesis testing, correlation, and regression.

o Example: Using a sample of voters to predict election results for the whole
country.

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