Lecture 2: Key Jargon
September 5, 2024Read and watch everything
Statistics has jargon
In Biostatistics — as in most disciplines — we need to learn to talk before we can walk!
Grasping concepts in any field involves understanding specific terminology, and statistics and biostatistics are no different. In Lecture 2, we will introduce the fundamental vocabulary essential for learning biostatistics and thriving in this course. With practice, these terms will become second nature. For now, focus on familiarizing yourself with the terminology—you’ll find it indispensable!
Lighting Up Statistics - Population and Sample, by Merrylin Groom from UNSW, Australia
QUESTION: After this video, can you tell the difference between n and N?
Types of Data: Categorical vs Numerical Data, by 365 Data Science
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