A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | DEFINITION, SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

Introduction to Statistics: In the modern world of computers and information technology, the importance of statistics is very well recognized by all the disciplines. Statistics has originated as a science of statehood and found applications slowly and steadily in Agriculture, Economics, Commerce, Biology, Medicine, Industry, planning, education and so on. As on date there is no other human walk of life, where statistics cannot be applied.

Origin and Growth of Statistics:

The word ‘Statistics’ and ‘Statistical’ are all derived from the Latin word Status, means a political state. The theory of statistics as a distinct branch of scientific method is of comparatively recent growth. Research particularly into the mathematical theory of statistics is rapidly proceeding and fresh discoveries are being made all over the world.

What is Statistics:

Statistics is concerned with scientific methods for collecting, organizing, summarizing, presenting and analysing data as well as deriving valid conclusions and making reasonable decisions on the basis of this analysis. Statistics is concerned with the systematic collection of numerical data and its interpretation.

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