Basic Statistics

What

Basic statistics covers the fundamental tools for summarizing and describing data, including measures of central tendency like mean and median, as well as measures of variability such as variance and standard deviation. It also involves using graphical methods to understand data distribution and patterns.

How

This chapter explains how to calculate key statistics from data, such as the average and spread, and how to use visualizations like histograms and boxplots to explore data characteristics. It connects these concepts to probability distributions to provide a deeper understanding of data behavior.

Why

Understanding basic statistics is essential for making sense of data by summarizing complex information into interpretable values. These concepts form the foundation for probability theory and support further analysis, modeling, and decision-making.

Note: More advanced topics in statistics will be covered on a separate page on the website.