Statistics - ( Spread | Variability ) of a sample

Thomas Bayes

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An important element of a data set is how it is spread.

Variability is measure that describes the range and diversity of scores in a distribution

Measures of spread

Measures of spread:

Prediction

Prediction of spread:




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