Essentials of Statistics (5th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32192-459-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-32192-459-9

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Statistics - 1-2 Statistical and Critical Thinking - Page 11: 2

Answer

It is important in a statistical study to consider the source of data because statistics are based on facts. If the source of data is not reliable then the statistic is therefore invalid.

Work Step by Step

Data must be obtained from valid experiments, measurements, and surveys. If the data isn't valid then the statistic is invalid.
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