STA 201: BIOSTATISTICS

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS

1.1 Meaning and Scope of Statistics

• Definition of Statistics:

  • Statistics is a scientific discipline concerned with the systematic collection, organization, presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data for the purpose of drawing meaningful conclusions and making informed decisions.

• Importance:

  • Serves as a fundamental tool in virtually all fields of human endeavor, including:

  • Education

  • Economics

  • Medicine

  • Agriculture

  • Biology

  • Engineering

  • Social Sciences

• **Interpretation of the term