Define Descriptive Statistics

question 13

Essay

Define descriptive statistics.

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Definitions:

Significance Testing

A statistical procedure used to determine whether the observed outcomes of a study are due to chance or if they have statistical significance, often through p-values.

Empirical Method

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct and indirect observation or experience, forming the basis for scientific inquiry.

Test Construction

The process of designing, creating, and evaluating tests or assessments to measure specific variables or outcomes.

Depression

A mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, low mood, and a lack of interest in activities, affecting one's daily life.