Which Answer Best Describes When the History of Statistics Began

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which answer best describes when the history of statistics began?

• A) The history of statistics dates back to the Roman era.
• B) The history of statistics was started in the 1790s.
• C) The history of statistics was used in counting bricks.
• D) The history of statistics was used in counting and predicting the amount of fruit.

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Definitions:

Informational Social Influence

The process of changing one's behavior or beliefs in order to align with perceived group norms, based on the desire for accuracy rather than conformity.

Normative Social Influence

The effect of people around us compelling us to adapt so as to be favored and included by them.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and decreased personal accountability, often occurring within groups.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically showing improvement in performance on simple tasks.