Statistics are part of our everyday life. With that preface out of the way, we can now get down to the business of discussing, 'What do the terms measurement and statistic mean?' and 'Why should we study measurement and statistics?' If you keep on top of the material and relax a little bit, you might even find you enjoy this introduction to basic measurements and statistics. This is important because the material discussed four weeks from today will be based on material discussed today. If you do not understand a concept-reread the material, do the practice questions, and do not be afraid to ask your professor for clarification or help. The key to doing well in any statistics course can be summarized by two words, 'KEEP UP!'. It is important to remember, however, that the basic mathematical concepts that are required to understand introductory statistics are not prohibitive for any university student. Often, individuals walk into their first statistics class experiencing emotions ranging from slight anxiety to borderline panic. 'Statistics can be fun or at least they don't need to be feared.' Many folks have trouble believing this premise. Introduction to Measurement and Statistics Introduction to Measurement and Statistics

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