Question

Which of the following correctly defines statistics?

Options

• The branch of mathematics that deals only with numbers and calculation

• The branch of mathematics that deals with recording a single score

• The branch of mathematics that deals with collecting, organising, analysing, interpreting, and presenting data

• The branch of mathematics that deals with drawing conclusions without data

Answer 1

Statistics is the branch of mathematics that deals with collecting, organising, analysing, interpreting, and presenting data. This definition covers the main stages of working with data.