Introduction
Chapter Name : Statistics |
Sub Topic Code : 104_09_14_01_01 |
Topic Name : Introduction |
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Sub Topic Name : Introduction |
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Introduction
Our world is becoming more and more information oriented. Every part of our life utilizes data in one form or the other. So, it becomes essential for us to know how to extract meaningful information from such data. This extraction of meaningful information is studied in a branch of mathematics called Statistics.
Pre-Requisites:
Idea about graphs, tables, data handling.
Activity:
While watching a game on television, various statistics are flashed regarding the players and teams.
Real Life Question:
How do you relate the educational performance to the socio-economic background?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Statistics | Statistics is the mathematical science involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| Charts | Prepare a chart of age, income of all the members of your family. |
Real life uses :
Statistical methods are useful tools in aiding researches and studies in different fields such as economics, social sciences, business, medicine and many others.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| 1. Demographics | Government uses census to study the population change pattern. |
| 1. Quality Control | It reviews the factors involved in manufacturing and production. |
What you learn in Theory:
What is statistics?
What you learn in Practice:
How statistics is applied to daily life.