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2026-08-16
Stats W1 — Introduction & Types of Data
Concepts:
- Data
- Cases/observations
- Variables
- Categorical data
- Numerical data
- Descriptive statistics
- Inferential statistics
- Scales of measurement
Measurement scales:
- Nominal
- Ordinal
- Interval
- Ratio
Pattern:
Given a variable → identify its type/measurement scale.
The important skill is understanding what mathematical operations make sense for the variable.