8.3 Descriptive Statistics
Hello there, wonderful reader! I'm excited to introduce you to the fascinating world of Descriptive Statistics, an essential cornerstone of Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA). If you've taken an introductory statistics or science course, you may have come across this term before.
Descriptive Statistics is a set of tools and techniques used to summarize and describe the important characteristics of a dataset. With Descriptive Statistics, you can gain a deeper understanding of your data, identify patterns and outliers, and communicate your findings in a clear and concise manner.
Don't be intimidated by the formal-sounding name; Descriptive Statistics is actually a highly approachable concept that can greatly enhance your data analysis skills. So let's dive in and explore the wonderful world of Descriptive Statistics together!
8.3.1 What Are Descriptive Statistics?
Descriptive statistics is a method of summarizing data in a meaningful way...