Which of the Following Is True Regarding Statistics

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding statistics?

• A) It is a complex system of numbers best left to statisticians.
• B) It is largely handled through computer software in the 21^st century.
• C) It is an invisible language that PR professionals should master.
• D) It is an option to consider learning, but not a PR necessity.

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Definitions:

Sampling Distribution

The arrangement of probabilities for a specified statistic, coming from a randomly chosen sample.

Sample Proportion

The fraction of the total sample that represents a particular trait or characteristic.

Normal Distribution

A probability distribution that is symmetric around the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence than data far from the mean.

Sample Size

The number of individual observations or elements taken from a population to form a sample for the purpose of statistical analysis.