A Circular Reference

question 59

Multiple Choice

A circular reference

• A) is a predefined formula that performs a calculation.
• B) is a rule that governs the structure and components for functions.
• C) occurs when a formula directly or indirectly refers to the cell containing the formula.
• D) is an input such as a cell reference or a value needed to complete a function.

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Definitions:

Sample

A subset of individuals or objects taken from a larger population, used in statistical analysis to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

Population

In statistics, a population refers to the complete set of items or individuals that share one or more characteristics from which data can be gathered and analyzed.

Statistics Practitioner

An individual who applies their knowledge of statistics to analyze data and help in decision-making processes in various fields such as medicine, business, environmental science, and more.

Statistic

A numerical value that describes a characteristic of a sample.